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Intent to distribute in Alabama ups the range of penalties from simple possession (class C felony) to a class B felony. In Alabama, intent to distribute a controlled substance is charged typically by way of arrest on warrant and, sometimes, by way of indictment from a grand jury.
In Georgia, possession can be “actual” or “constructive”. This simply means that the drugs do not have to be in your pocket or on your person in order for you to be charged and found guilty of possession.
Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Possession For possession, you won't be required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence, unless you have a prior drug conviction from federal or another state jurisdiction, then you'll be sentenced to no less than 15 days of incarceration with a maximum of up to two years.
Reasons for Charges Being Dropped Prior to Court Appearance If the evidence against you is weak or insufficient, your defense attorney may be able to argue for the charges to be dropped. This could include lack of eyewitness testimony, unreliable or tainted evidence, or violation of your constitutional rights.
A conviction for possessing a Schedule I drug in Georgia will be treated as a felony conviction.
1052, §1.) Section 13A-12-212 Unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substances. (a) A person commits the crime of unlawful possession of controlled substance if: (1) Except as otherwise authorized, he or she possesses a controlled substance enumerated in Schedules I through V.
Federal law prohibits the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, use, and possession of controlled substances. Penalties depend on various factors, including the type and amount of the drug involved, and whether there is intent to distribute.
Generally, possession of a small amount of a controlled substance like heroin or cocaine is a class 4 felony. 720 ILCS 570/402(c). If you possess 15 grams to 100 grams, however, then it is a class 1 felony.
Possessing one gram but less than four grams of a solid substance, one milliliter but less than four milliliters of a liquid substance or if placed onto a secondary medium with a combined weight of one gram but less than four grams is a felony, punishable by imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than eight ...
Controlled Drugs Schedule I — drugs with a high abuse risk. These drugs have NO safe, accepted medical use in the United States. Schedule II — drugs with a high abuse risk, but also have safe and accepted medical uses in the United States. Schedule III, IV, or V — drugs with an abuse risk less than Schedule II.