Continue reading to learn the basics surrounding the legalities of synthetic drugs so that you are better protected and prepared
for the consequences of possession and use.
Illegal in Indiana
Synthetic drugs are illegal in Indiana, as well as, most states across the country. And the laws surrounding the prosecution for possession, consumption, and distribution are highly-complex. In fact, there have been a couple recent cases where the Indiana Court of Appeals said the synthetic drug laws are unconstitutional because they are too vague and complex for a regular person to understand.
Regardless if artificial or not, in order for a person to be convicted of drug possession or trafficking, the prosecution must prove that the defendant knew the drug was an illegal substance. But this also presumes that if a substance is listed in the state’s statutes, a person should know it’s illegal. For this reason, it is complicated for the state to prosecute someone, so it is ultimately at the discretion of the Indiana Supreme Court to decide the validity of synthetic drug laws.
Although these complexities exist, it does not mean you are safe from conviction. You can still be convicted for a synthetic drug charge in Indiana. This is why it is critical to your future and your freedom to retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney that can challenge and scrutinize the prosecution in your synthetic drug charge case.