Drug Possession
The possession of certain illicit drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, is illegal under both federal and state laws. Prosecutors must be able to prove certain elements of the alleged offense in order to obtain a conviction for drug possession, as with any other criminal charge. Those facing drug possession charges may have any number of defenses at their disposal, such as a lack of evidence or entrapment by police. Upon conviction, the court will impose a sentence in accordance to state law based on the severity of the case and the convicted individual's past record.
- Drug Possession Definition and Statutes - A brief synopsis of the crime of drug possession, as well as links to federal and statute drug possession statutes.
- Drug Possession Overview - The basics of drug possession offenses, including the elements of the crime and the difference between simple possession and possession with intent to distribute.
- Drug Possession Defenses - Various common defenses to drug possession charges, such as a lack of probable cause for the initial stop and unwitting possession.
- Drug Possession Penalties and Sentencing - Overview of how judges impose penalties in the sentencing stage of a drug possession case following a conviction.
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