{"id":618,"date":"2017-04-10T14:39:04","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T14:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=618"},"modified":"2017-04-10T14:39:04","modified_gmt":"2017-04-10T14:39:04","slug":"cocaine-charges-and-criminal-defense-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/cocaine-charges-and-criminal-defense-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocaine Charges and Criminal Defense in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_619\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Indianapolis-Cocaine-Drug-lawyer-e1491835106230-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Cocaine Lawyer 317-636-7514\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Indianapolis-Cocaine-Drug-lawyer-e1491835106230-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Indianapolis-Cocaine-Drug-lawyer-e1491835106230-768x735.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Indianapolis-Cocaine-Drug-lawyer-e1491835106230-1024x980.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Cocaine Lawyer 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>If you were recently caught with cocaine, you are facing serious drug charges. That is because cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance in Indiana. The consequences of cocaine possession and trafficking are harsh, and can render life-long ramifications without proper criminal defense. If you are facing cocaine charges in Indiana, it is vital to your future and your freedom to retain the services of an experienced Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer. In the meantime, continue reading to learn more about Indiana cocaine charges, penalties, and criminal defense.<\/p>\n<h1>Indiana Cocaine Charges<\/h1>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s standard punishments for cocaine charges. These penalties can be increased if certain enhancements are present. Common enhancements include:<\/p>\n<p>&#10148; Drug Manufacturing<br \/>\n&#10148; Priors for Dealing<br \/>\n&#10148; Possession of Firearm<br \/>\n&#10148; In Drug-Free Zones<br \/>\n&#10148; Presence of Children<br \/>\n&#10148; On School Grounds or Within 500 Feet<br \/>\n&#10148; Dealing to a Minor<br \/>\n&#10148; Dealing to Someone 3 Years One\u2019s Junior<br \/>\n&#10148; On or Within 500 Feet of a Park or School Bus<\/p>\n<h1>Cocaine Penalties in Indiana:<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Cocaine Possession Under 1 Gram \u2013 Class A Misdemeanor<\/strong><br \/>\n0 Months to 1 Year in an Indiana County Jail Facility.<br \/>\nProbation up to 1 Year.<br \/>\nFine up to $5,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nCocaine Possession Under 5 Grams \u2013 Level 6 Felony<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of 6 Months &#8211; Average 1 Year &#8211; Max 2 \u00bd Years in Prison.<br \/>\nProbation up to 2 \u00bd Years.<br \/>\nFine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cocaine Possession 5 to 10 Grams \u2013 Level 5 Felony<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of 1 Year &#8211; Average 3 Years &#8211; Max 6 Years in Prison.<br \/>\nProbation up to 8 Years.<br \/>\nFine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cocaine Possession 10 to 18 Grams \u2013 Level 4 Felony<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of 2 Years &#8211; Average 6 Years &#8211; Max 12 Years in Prison.<br \/>\nFine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dealing Cocaine Under 1 Gram \u2013 Level 5 Felony<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of 1 Year &#8211; Average 3 Years &#8211; Max 10 Years in Prison.<br \/>\nProbation up to 8 Years.<br \/>\nFine up to $10,000 (Not including court costs and probation fees.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dealing Cocaine 1 to 5 Grams \u2013 Level 4 Felony<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of 2 Years &#8211; Average 6 Years &#8211; Max 12 Years in Prison.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dealing Cocaine 5 to 10 Grams \u2013 Level 3 Felony<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of 3 Years &#8211; Average 9 Years &#8211; Max 16 Years in Prison.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dealing Cocaine Over 10 Grams \u2013 Level 2 Felony<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum of 10 Years &#8211; Average 17 \u00bd Years &#8211; Max 30 Years in Prison.<\/p>\n<h1>Indianapolis Drug Defense Lawyer<\/h1>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_48\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"David E. Lewis Attorney at Law\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-48\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at <strong>317-636-7514<\/strong> for aggressive criminal defense for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/drug-crimes\/cocaine.php\" target=\"_blank\">cocaine charges<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We work around the clock to ensure your rights are protected and your freedoms are preserved. With our help, you can avoid the maximum penalties for your Indiana cocaine charges. Call 317-636-7514 to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer you can trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you were recently caught with cocaine, you are facing serious drug charges. That is because cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance in Indiana. 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