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Drug Possession Laws
Your journey into learning the various laws associated with drug possession starts here.
Learn about the penalties for drug possession and the laws in your state.
This article explains the circumstances under which someone arrested for drug possession might end up being charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor.
Find out what constitutes as drug paraphernalia and the charges associated with it.
Learn about the laws and penalties that apply if a juvenile is charged with drug possession.
Learn about the laws and penalties that apply if you're charged with possession of crystal meth.
Find information about federal and state laws associated with possession of heroin.
Learn about the penalties and sentencing of being accused of possession of LSD.
Learn about drug manufacturing laws and the penalties associated with this crime.
Defendants who possessed small amounts of drugs may be able to have their convictions dismissed.
Though prosecutions for steroid use are not as common as prosecutions for narcotics, anyone charged with a steroid crime faces significant penalties.
Under federal and all fifty state laws, possession of any amount of cocaine is a crime.
Drug Possession Laws By State
To find information on your states' drug possession offenses, penalties, and more, follow the links below.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Drug Sale Laws
Drug trafficking charges are very serious, and anyone convicted of these crimes can find themselves facing years or decades in prison.
The sale of a controlled substance is a crime not only in every state, but also one punished at the federal level.
Federal law makes it illegal for any person who does not have a license to write prescriptions to sell or give a prescription drug to another person.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, a person convicted of selling or attempting to sell oxycodone or OxyContin may face five to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 to $5 million fine, or both.
Yes, and the punishment can be severe. Learn more here.
Illegal Substances
Learn state and federal laws associated with ecstasy.
Learn about the most common marijuana related crimes and the associated penalties and defense options.
Although crack and powder cocaine have the same chemical composition, the penalties associated with possession vary greatly.
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