Trafficking Amphetamines
Amphetamines are synthetic stimuli often prescribed by physicians for conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic fatigue syndrome, narcolepsy, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, traumatic brain injuries and other conditions that require stimulants. The drug is also used as a weight control because it suppresses the appetite. Referred to as “speed” or “crank”, amphetamines are taken to increase recreational abilities such as focus, strength, and endurance. How the drug is taken greatly changes the effects it has and how quickly they come on. Swallowing the drug will have a lesser effect and come on slower than if it is smoked, snorted or injected. Possession of amphetamines is only legal with a physician’s prescription. Any trafficking of the drug is illegal and can be penalized in a court of law.
Common Drugs Containing Amphetamines
A few of the brand name prescription drugs that contain amphetamines are:
- Adderall
- Vyvanse
- Dexedrine
- Benzedrine (in the past)
Laws Regarding Amphetamines and Trafficking
No amount of amphetamines may be distributed by law without a prescription. The illegal distribution of drugs is known as trafficking and is defined as "an offense under federal, state, or local law that prohibits the manufacture, import, export, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance (or a counterfeit substance) or the possession of a controlled substance (or a counterfeit substance) with intent to manufacture, import, export, distribute, or dispense." Trafficking of amphetamines is a felonious crime and will go on your criminal record.
Penalties for Distribution of Amphetamines
Just as with the distribution of any illegal drug, the penalties for trafficking amphetamines are severe. Conviction of amphetamine trafficking usually consists of a fourteen year prison sentence and a large fine. Distribution of amphetamines that are prepared for injection magnifies the penalties justified for the crime. Drugs sold within one thousand feet of a facility that may contain children (such as a school, youth club, playground, etc.) will usually double jail time and fines stipulated.
Getting Legal Help
If have been charged with trafficking of amphetamines, whether you are innocent or guilty of the crime, it is crucial to your case that a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney is consulted with right away. The attorney will help make sure that you are not charged with an offense, you did not commit and that no faulty charges go on your criminal record. An attorney will also be able to assist you in court in lessening any prison time and fines associated with trafficking amphetamines.
