{"id":1214,"date":"2019-03-19T15:34:18","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T15:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1214"},"modified":"2019-03-19T15:34:18","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T15:34:18","slug":"state-and-federal-penalties-for-getting-caught-with-prescription-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/state-and-federal-penalties-for-getting-caught-with-prescription-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"State and Federal Penalties for Getting Caught With Prescription Drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prescription drug offenses have become an increasing\nepidemic, both nationally and internationally, within the past decade. Whether\na person is taking prescribed drugs without a prescription, or abusing them as\na result of a dependency, Indiana does not see drug addiction and usage as a\nhealth epidemic; instead, Indiana views illegal drug use as a crime, which\nmeans there will always be a need for a tough criminal defense drug crime\nlawyer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look below at some of the most common penalties for prescription drug charges.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Prescription
Prescription Drug Crime Lawyer 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

State and Federal Prescription Drug Penalties<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The most common prescription drug offenses here in Indiana include\npossession, trafficking, manufacturing, and variations of all three. There are\npenalties for each prescription drug crime, all of which vary in severity\ndepending on several factors, such as the type of drug, the quantity recovered\nby law enforcement, Indiana drug schedules, criminal priors, criminal\nenhancements, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for enhancements, additional ones include, but are not\nlimited to drug manufacturing, priors for dealing, possession of firearm,\ncaught in drug-free zones, presence of children, on school grounds or within\n500 feet, dealing to a minor, on or within 500 feet of a park or school bus, dealing\nto someone 3 years one\u2019s junior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional penalties may be applied to sentences, including\nhefty fines, probation, parole, drug screening, drug and alcohol education,\nimpact panels, community service, ankle monitors, ignition interlock devices,\nand more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a general guideline to state and federal penalties\nfor the above-mentioned prescription drug crimes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

STATE:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Possession (No Enhancements):<\/strong>
0 Months to 1 Year in an Indiana County Jail Facility
Class A Misdemeanor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEDERAL:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prescription Fraud (No Priors):<\/strong>
Minimum of 6 Months – Average 1 Year – Max 2 \u00bd Years in Prison
Level 6 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prescription Fraud (With Priors):<\/strong>
Minimum of 1 Year – Average 3 Years – Max 6 Years in Prison
Level 5 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing – 1 TO 5 GRAMS:<\/strong>
Minimum of 2 Years – Average 6 Years – Max 12 Years in Prison
Level 4 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing – 5 TO 10 GRAMS:<\/strong>
Minimum of 3 Years – Average 9 Years – Max 16 Years in Prison
Level 3 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing – UNDER 1 GRAM (With Enhancements):<\/strong>
Minimum of 2 Years – Average 6 Years – Max 12 Years in Prison
Level 4 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing – 5 TO 10 GRAMS:<\/strong>
Minimum of 3 Years – Average 9 Years – Max 16 Years in Prison
Level 3 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing – UNDER 5 GRAMS (With Enhancements):<\/strong>
Minimum of 3 Years – Average 9 Years – Max 16 Years in Prison
Level 3 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing – OVER 10 GRAMS:<\/strong>
Minimum of 10 Years – Average 17 \u00bd Years – Max 30 Years in Prison
Level 2 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing – 5 TO 10 GRAMS (With Enhancements):<\/strong>
Minimum of 10 Years – Average 17 \u00bd Years – Max 30 Years in Prison
Level 2 Felony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana Prescription Drug Lawyer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\"David
David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid jail time and other extreme drug crime penalties for prescription drug charges in Indiana<\/a>, then you need the skills and determination of a licensed criminal defense lawyer. Attorney David E. Lewis will fight to reduce criminal charges, dismiss your cases, or enter you into alternative sentencing agreement in Indiana. He fights to protect and preserve your future and good name, and stops at nothing to win a more successful result for you. Call our office today at 317-636-7514<\/strong> and schedule a free initial consultation to discuss and evaluate your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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