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Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Maricopa
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If you're wondering, “What are low-level drug offenders?” the simplest answer is someone who has committed a minor, non-violent offense, such as possessing a small amount of a controlled substance that has minimal risk of abuse and commonly accepted medical uses.
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.
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.
Mandatory Minimums for Drug Crimes SubstanceMinimumMaximum Trafficking 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(A)/960(b)(1) substances (e.g., 1 kilo or more of heroin) 10 years life if death or serious injury results 20 years life with prior drug felony conviction 20 years life27 more rows •
Penalties for Possession of Drugs in Arizona Possession of controlled dangerous substances can be charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor or a Class 3, 4, or 5 felonies in Arizona, depending on the type of drug possessed.
Simple possession, or possession of a controlled substance for personal use, is typically treated as a misdemeanor, especially for first-time offenders. Penalties may include up to one year in jail, probation, fines, and participation in a drug treatment program.
For example, you might be arrested for attempted possession of a controlled substance if you are caught trying to buy drugs from a drug dealer, but the drug dealer does not actually give you the drugs.
Homicide and conspiracy to commit homicide are both offenses without statutes of limitations in Arizona. Sexual offenses listed in Chapter 14 of the Arizona criminal code that is considered class 2 felonies also have no time limit.
General Limits Classification of CrimeTime Limits Petty Offenses 6 months Misdemeanors 1 year Felonies in Classes Two Through Six 7 years