Felony Drug Possession Charges Under Ohio Law
Felony Drug Possession Under Ohio Law
According to O.R.C SS2925.11, no person shall knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance.
The following substances have been deemed illegal by Ohio:
- Marijuana,
- Cocaine,
- L.S.D,
- Heroin,
- Hashish,
- Methamphetamines.
Different penalties apply according to defined bulk amounts and whether the drug involved is a Schedule I (most dangerous), Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV or Schedule V controlled substance.
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To receive a felony charge for marijuana possession you must be found with more than 200g at the time of arrest.
As for the penalties, a drug possession charge considered a felony can range from a 1st degree (worst) to a 5th degree, depending on the type of drug, the amount, and if there was an intent to sell. Presumptive sentences in Ohio for felony offenses can range from six to ten years, and/or a maximum fine of $20,000 (O.R.C. SS 2929.14
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Drug Distribution and Cultivation
Kansas law makes distribution of methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin and other illegal substances a serious crime that could lead to a level-1 drug felony. This depends on what type of drug is involved. The distribution of prescription drugs illegally can result in severe penalties and prosecution. Due to the potential for illegal drug distribution to cause widespread harm to the residents of Kansas, law enforcement officers and prosecutors often aggressively target individuals suspected of distributing - or playing a role in the distribution of - controlled substances, and avoiding harsh penalties requires representation by an experienced drug crime attorney.
This is also true of individuals who are accused of growing marijuana or manufacturing illegal drugs. For example, cultivating just five marijuana plants is a level 3 drug felony that carries up to 83 months in prison and a fine of $300,000. If you are being charged with cultivating 100 or more marijuana plants, you are facing a level 1 drug felony punishable by up to 204 months in prison and a $500,000 fine.