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Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Virginia
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Possession of Schedule 1 or 2 drugs- including , , LSD, and methamphetamine- is a Class 5 felony in Virginia. Simple felony drug possession can potentially lead to a prison sentence of one to ten years.
DREs classify drugs in one of seven categories: central nervous system (CNS) depressants, CNS stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, inhalants, and cannabis.
Possessing Controlled Substances in Virginia Under Section 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia, the simple possession of a controlled substance, such as meth, , or , is a Class 5 felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, unless the controlled substance is marijuana, which is a misdemeanor.
What are the penalties for drug crimes? ViolationsPenalties (Code of Virginia § 18.2-250) Possession Possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance Class 5 felony – imprisonment of one to 10 years, or confinement in jail for up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500, either or both.7 more rows
Virginia Code defines the limit for legal possession on their person or in public by adults 21+ as one ounce of marijuana until such regulations can be enacted. Public possession of over 4 ounces and up to one pound is a misdemeanor.
Penalties for Drug Possession in Virginia Possession of a Schedule I or Schedule II drug is a Class 5 felony. The penalties for a Class 5 felony possession conviction can include up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500. Possession of a Schedule III drug is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
The crime of drug possession occurs when a person possesses any controlled substance without a valid prescription. (Code of Virginia § 18.2-250). For example, no person younger than 21 years old shall possess (or consume) marijuana.
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.
Illegal possession of this schedule of drugs can lead to a fine of up to $500. Schedule VI. Not actually “drugs” in the conventional sense, Schedule VI drugs include inhalants and other substances that are abused but are not actual drugs. You can face a fine of up to $250 if you are found abusing such a substance.
§ 18.2-248.03. Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute methamphetamine; penalty.