Drug-Related Offenses

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It should come as no surprise that it is against the law to possess drugs and prescription medications without a valid prescription. The penalties for drug related charges vary depending on the facts of your individual case.

There are many different drug charges

There are many different drug charges with varying degrees of penalties. The severity of these penalties depends upon the type of substance, the amount in possession, and several other factors. They are tied directly to the classification of drug. According to the DEA:

Schedule I: No known medical use and high risk of abuse. Examples include: heroin, peyote, marijuana, and mescaline.
Schedule II: Some accepted medical uses and high risk of abuse. Examples include: codeine, methadone, oxycodone, morphine, raw opium, and GHB.
Schedule III: Widely accepted medical uses and some risk for abuse. Examples include: barbituric acid, ketamine, stanozolol, nalorphine, and dronabinol.
Schedule IV: Some accepted medical uses and low risk of abuse. Examples include: xanax, pipradrol, modafinil, valium, and sibutramine.
Schedule V: Wide range of medical uses and low risk of abuse. Examples include: buprenorphine, ephedrine, drugs with less than 200mg of codeine per 100g, pyrovalerone, and drugs with less than 100mg of opium per 100g.

Drug Charges, Trafficking and Possession Offenses

Some drug related crimes are filed as misdemeanors and carry the penalty of fines and potential jail time. Other drug charges are indicted as felonies and can carry the potential for lengthy mandatory prison sentences as well as hefty fines. Additionally, you may be penalized with probation or the loss of your driver’s license.

These charges can have the potential impact the rest of your life. These can charges hang over your head for years to come. Drug Charges can interfere with job applications, student loan programs, citizenship applications, and rental housing agreements.

When it comes to your future, you need an ally

When it comes to your future, you need an ally, someone who can fight for you. That’s why you need Attorney Darren Meade, he does not shy away from any case. We will meticulously examine the facts and we will work together to build a strategy that works best for you and your case.

“Don’t let fear and anxiety control decisions that can affect your future.”

– Darren L. Meade

Attorney Darren L. Meade

With over 25 years of experience and hundreds of trials in criminal defense, family law, and divorce, Darren will be able to fight for your freedom. Don’t let fear and anxiety prevent you from making smart decisions about your future. Parks and Meade can provide defenses for: