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Drug Possession
Drug Possession
"Criminal possession" is the holding of illegal property such as controlled narcotics or stolen goods. In terms of narcotics, possession usually refers to illegal drugs such as: marijuana, cannabis, hashish, opium, cocaine, crack cocaine, LSD, Ecstasy, PCP, morphine, steroids, and/or meth. If a person is in possession of these narcotics and he/she intends to sell them, the person will be charged with possession with intent to sell or possession for sale.
When charging a person with possession for sale, law enforcement will probably look at the following factors to determine an appropriate sentence: prior similar convictions, all prior convictions, if the offender is currently on probation or parole, attitude of community in relation to this type of crime, media attention, and aggravating circumstances. They will also take into consideration the type of drug and quantity possessed in order to determine whether they will charge the offender with a felony or a misdemeanor.
Possession with intent to sell is considered one of the more serious drug crimes and is prosecuted severely. Punishments for possession with intent to sell include, but are not limited to: fines, imprisonment, probation, house arrest, community service, drug testing, registration as a narcotics offender, loss of drivers license, and forced rehabilitation.
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