Introduction to 印第安纳州 Drug Laws

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How 印第安纳州 controlled dangerous substances (CDS) crimes are classified varies depending on possession or sale, 药物的种类和数量. 不管 可能的罪行, if you learn you’re under investigation for such a crime or have been arrested for one, 你得找个 刑事辩护律师 to best defend your legal rights and freedom.

印第安纳州 has five CDS schedules based on their potential for abuse and whether they’re approved for medical use.

• Schedule I drugs (including opiates and heroin) have a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use or are unsafe for use in treatment, 即使在医疗监督下.
• Schedule II drugs (including morphine and opium) also have a high potential for abuse, but they 有公认的医疗用途吗. They may cause severe psychological and physical dependence.
• Schedule III drugs (including LSD and anabolic steroids) have a lower potential for abuse, 有公认的医疗用途吗, may cause low or moderate physical dependence but high psychological dependence.
• Schedule IV drugs (including diazepam) have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule III drugs, 有公认的医疗用途吗 and may lead to limited psychological and physical dependence compared to Schedule III drugs.
• Schedule V drugs are considered the least dangerous. They have the least potential for abuse, are currently accepted for medical use and are likely to lead to limited physical or psychological dependence. They include medications that have very small amounts of specified narcotic drugs.

Typical 印第安纳州 Drug Law Charges

A felony conviction for possessing a CDS could carry a long period of incarceration and heavy financial penalties. Classification of the crime varies according to several factors. For the intentional possession of cocaine, 附表一或附表二麻醉品, or methamphetamine:

• 甲级: If the amount weighs at least three grams and it occurred on a school bus 或者在1以内,000英尺的学校财产, public housing or a youth program center.
• 乙级: If the amount is less than three grams, occurred on a school bus 或者在1以内,000英尺的学校财产, public housing or a youth program center.
• 丙级: If the amount was three grams or more or the defendant was in possession of a firearm.
• 类D: Possession in a situation other than what’s discussed above.

交付, possession with the intent to deliver or financing 交付 of three grams or more of cocaine, 附表一或附表二麻醉品, or methamphetamine is a Class A felony.

交付, possession with the intent to deliver, or financing 交付 of any amount of Schedule I, II, or III CDS is a Class A felony if the defendant …

• Delivered or financed 交付 of the drug to someone under the age of 18 who was at least three years younger than the defendant, or,
• Committed the offense on a school bus, 或者在1以内,这是一个占地1000英尺的公园, public housing complex or youth program center.

在其他情况下, 交付, possession with the intent to deliver, or financing 交付 of Schedule I, II, 或III CDS是B级重罪.

交付, possession with the intent to deliver, or financing 交付 of any Schedule IV or V CDS is a Class B felony if the defendant …

• Delivered or financed 交付 of the drug to a person under the age of 18 who was at least three years younger than the defendant, or,
• Committed the offense on a school bus, 或者在1以内,这是一个占地1000英尺的公园, public housing complex or youth program center.

交付, or possession with the intent to deliver, or financing 交付 of any amount of Schedule IV or V CDS is a Class C felony.

Typical 印第安纳州 Drug Law Sentencing

Possible sentences for the different felony classes include a fine of up to $10,000 and incarceration as follows:

• 甲级: 20至50年.
• 乙级: 6至20年.
• 丙级: 2到8年.
• 类D: 六个月到三年.

不管 the type of drug or crime, if you’re facing an 印第安纳州 drug charge you need to take it seriously and contact our office for help.

Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law has faithfully served the people and communities of 印第安纳州 for several years in a variety of criminal defense cases and will help you create a strategy that gives you the chance for the best possible outcome. With offices in 新奥尔巴尼 and attorneys who are licensed to serve the Kentuckiana area, 我们知道, 经验和资源的帮助. To ask a question or to set up a consultation, contact us today.