Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Utah
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Charges for possession of a controlled substance can be found under Utah Code § 58-37-8(2). Under the law, you can be charged with simple possession if you have a controlled substance without a valid prescription or did not otherwise obtain it lawfully. To be charged, your possession must be knowing and intentional.
Possession of drug paraphernalia under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364 HSC is a misdemeanor offense. Those who are convicted of this crime can be sentenced to serve up to six months in jail. The law requires that a defendant convicted of this offense be sentenced to a minimum of 15 days in custody.
Legal Framework of Drug Possession in Utah For instance, a first-time possession of a small amount of marijuana or another controlled substance may lead to a class B misdemeanor, with a potential punishment of up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.
Many drug related offenses like illegal possession of prescription drugs are charged under Utah Code §58-37-8(2)(a)(i), because it is unlawful for a person to “knowingly and intentionally to possess or use a controlled substance analog or a controlled substance, unless it was obtained under a valid prescription or ...
Penalties for Drug Paraphernalia Crimes under Utah Law. Possession of drug paraphernalia (use or possession with intent to use) is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
For a first or second conviction for possession, a person will face a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. For a third or subsequent conviction for possession, a person will face a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Under 21 U.S.C. § 844, simple possession refers to the unlawful possession of a controlled substance for personal use, without the intent to distribute. This statute is a key component of federal drug possession laws, focusing on the personal use of substances rather than distribution or trafficking.
The Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, more commonly known as the Controlled Substances Act, became effective on . This federal law contains 3 different titles.
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.
