A Macon Drug Trafficking Attorney With Federal And State Court Experience
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Facing a drug trafficking charge in Georgia is a life-altering crisis. In this state, trafficking is not just a standard felony — it triggers severe statutory mandatory minimum prison sentences and crippling financial penalties. Whether your case is being handled in Bibb County Superior Court or escalated to the federal level at the U.S. District Court in Macon, you cannot rely on passive representation. You need a drug trafficking lawyer with skill and aggression.
I’m attorney Keith Fitzgerald. As the chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Criminal Law Section, I have the skill and knowledge necessary to provide aggressive, sophisticated criminal defense for individuals facing high-stakes drug allegations throughout Middle Georgia. My firm, Fitzgerald Law, is ready to fight tooth and nail for your rights.
Understanding Georgia Drug Trafficking: Weights And Penalties
In Georgia, a drug distribution charge elevates to “trafficking” purely based on the total weight of the substance seized. The state does not need to prove you intended to sell the drugs; possession of a specific quantity automatically triggers a trafficking charge and a mandatory minimum sentence:
- Methamphetamine: Trafficking begins at just 28 grams and carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a $200,000 fine. Quantities over 400 grams carry a mandatory minimum of 25 years.
- Cocaine: Trafficking triggers at 28 grams, carrying 10 to 30 years in prison.
- Fentanyl and heroin: Possessing just 4 grams or more triggers mandatory minimums starting at 10 years, scaling rapidly based on weight.
- Marijuana: Trafficking begins at 10 pounds, carrying a mandatory five-year minimum sentence.
Under Georgia law, judges have very little flexibility. If you are convicted, the judge is legally required to sentence you to at least the mandatory minimum timeframe. Keep in mind these sentences may have to be served without the possibility of parole.
Strategic Defense: How I Fight Trafficking Charges
A drug charge is not an automatic conviction. Because state and federal task forces often cut corners during fast-moving investigations, we meticulously dismantle the prosecution’s case. My defense strategies often focuses on three critical phases:
- Challenging unlawful searches (Fourth Amendment violations): Did Middle Georgia law enforcement stop your vehicle without probable cause? Did they execute a search warrant based on unreliable confidential informants? If your constitutional rights were violated, I’ll move to suppress the evidence entirely.
- Disputing “constructive possession”: Just because drugs were found in a vehicle or home you were occupying does not prove they belonged to you. I fight to prove a lack of knowledge or control over the substances.
- Targeting weight and testing violations: I scrutinize the state’s forensic lab testing methods and scale calibrations. A minor discrepancy in weight can drop a charge from a mandatory-minimum trafficking felony to a standard possession offense.
Because of the many approaches you could take, it is vital to speak to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to begin building your case. As your drug trafficking attorney, I can examine the evidence and help you make informed decisions. I’ll advocate for you in and out of the courtroom.
Protect Your Freedom: Contact Fitzgerald Law Today
When state or federal prosecutors dedicate their vast resources to building a case against you, you need a drug trafficking attorney who commands the courtroom. Do not talk to law enforcement without counsel. Call my firm, Fitzgerald Law, today at 478-787-4480 or contact me online to schedule a confidential, no-cost legal evaluation.