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Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Pennsylvania
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INFORMATION ON FIRST TIME DRUG OFFENSES IN PENNSYLVANIA Even a first-time simple possession conviction can mean up to a year in prison and $5,000 in fines, depending on the amount and type of drugs found in your possession.
Sale or Distribution. Distribution of 30g or less of marijuana without compensation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. Sale of more than 30 grams is a felony punishable by 2.5 – 5 years in jail and a $15,000 fine for a first offense.
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.
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.
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.
INFORMATION ON FIRST TIME DRUG OFFENSES IN PENNSYLVANIA Even a first-time simple possession conviction can mean up to a year in prison and $5,000 in fines, depending on the amount and type of drugs found in your possession.
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.