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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.
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.
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.
Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.
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.
Illinois law generally classifies possession offenses as felonies, with the severity determined by the Schedule of the controlled substance involved. Class 4 Felony: Possession of a small amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance.