Indiana Cocaine Charges
Whether powder form or crystal form (crack cocaine), cocaine charges come with the same standard penalties in Indiana. A cocaine conviction can come with jail time, probation, community service, mandatory rehabilitation, large fines, a permanent criminal record, and much more. It can also cause people to lose professional licenses, jobs, child custody, and firearm rights.
Common cocaine offenses include possession, dealing, trafficking, and manufacturing. The penalties for each crime depends on the amount of cocaine and the intent of its possession. Below is a list of Indiana’s standard punishments for cocaine charges. These penalties can be increased if certain enhancements are present. Common enhancements include:
➤ Drug Manufacturing
➤ Priors for Dealing
➤ Possession of Firearm
➤ In Drug-Free Zones
➤ Presence of Children
➤ On School Grounds or Within 500 Feet
➤ Dealing to a Minor
➤ Dealing to Someone 3 Years One’s Junior
➤ On or Within 500 Feet of a Park or School Bus
Cocaine Penalties in Indiana:
Cocaine Possession Under 1 Gram – Class A Misdemeanor
0 Months to 1 Year in an Indiana County Jail Facility.
Probation up to 1 Year.
Fine up to $5,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)
Cocaine Possession Under 5 Grams – Level 6 Felony
Minimum of 6 Months – Average 1 Year – Max 2 ½ Years in Prison.
Probation up to 2 ½ Years.
Fine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)
Cocaine Possession 5 to 10 Grams – Level 5 Felony
Minimum of 1 Year – Average 3 Years – Max 6 Years in Prison.
Probation up to 8 Years.
Fine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)
Cocaine Possession 10 to 18 Grams – Level 4 Felony
Minimum of 2 Years – Average 6 Years – Max 12 Years in Prison.
Fine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)
Dealing Cocaine Under 1 Gram – Level 5 Felony
Minimum of 1 Year – Average 3 Years – Max 10 Years in Prison.
Probation up to 8 Years.
Fine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)
Dealing Cocaine 1 to 5 Grams – Level 4 Felony
Minimum of 2 Years – Average 6 Years – Max 12 Years in Prison.
Dealing Cocaine 5 to 10 Grams – Level 3 Felony
Minimum of 3 Years – Average 9 Years – Max 16 Years in Prison.
Dealing Cocaine Over 10 Grams – Level 2 Felony
Minimum of 10 Years – Average 17 ½ Years – Max 30 Years in Prison.