Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Montgomery
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Examples of this include possession of a controlled substance such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription medications. In these cases, a person faces a minimum sentence of one year and a day, up to 10 years in state penitentiary, and up to a $15,000 fine.
Any person found in possession of a drug or medicine limited by law to dispensation by a prescription, unless such drug or medicine was lawfully dispensed, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 and, in addition thereto, may be imprisoned in the county jail for hard ...
(a) A person commits the crime of unlawful distribution of controlled substances if, except as otherwise authorized, he or she sells, furnishes, gives away, delivers, or distributes a controlled substance enumerated in Schedules I through V. (b) Unlawful distribution of controlled substances is a Class B felony.
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.
Forensic Evidence: Chemical analysis of drugs: Forensic chemists use a range of testing procedures to identify the types and amounts of illegal drugs. Fingerprint and DNA analysis: If fingerprints or DNA are found at the crime scene, they can be directly linked to the suspect.
Alabama is particularly harsh for possession: the possession of any amount of any controlled substance, other than an amount smaller than is specified in Schedule V, is a Class D felony.
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.
(1) The statute defines "distribute" as meaning "to deliver," 21 U.S.C. § 802(11), which in turn is defined as meaning "the actual constructive or attempted transfer of a controlled substance, whether or not there exists an agency relationship." § 802(8) (emphasis added).
