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Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In North Carolina
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There are three different types of possession that should be differentiated. These are actual, constructive, and joint possession. Each type has its own unique requirements and circumstances that must be met in order for it to be considered valid.
You can be convicted of possession of a controlled substance in Texas if you exercised “care, custody, and control” over a controlled substance. Attempted possession of a controlled substance occurs when you had “specific intent” to commit the crime of drug possession but failed to complete the crime.
In North Carolina, there are two main types of drug possession charges: simple possession and possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Simple possession of most drugs is a misdemeanor, while possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver is a felony.
Trafficking Cocaine If law enforcement finds you distributing 28 grams or more of cocaine, you face charges for drug trafficking. Trafficking charges increase the minimum penalties substantially. Trafficking 28-200 grams of cocaine is a Class G felony, exposing you to 70 months in prison.
Penalties for illegal drug possession Class A misdemeanor — jail sentences of 180 days to 1 year and/or fines of up to $4,000. State jail felony — jail confinement of 180 days to 2 years and/or fines of up to $10,000. 3rd-degree felony — federal prison sentence of 2 to 10 years and/or fines of up to $10,000.
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.
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.
It doesn't have to be physically on you. It doesn't have to be yours. If you know it's a controlled substance, and you exercise control over it (or could do so), then you're in possession.
County DSS child welfare agencies cannot require, demand, or otherwise compel caretakers to undergo drug screening. to risk for the child, a drug screen can be requested of the caretaker.
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) – Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 – is the federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution of certain narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, and other ...