Controlled Substances Possession in Pittsburgh
Penalties for Possession of Controlled Substances in Pittsburgh
It is illegal to possess, sell, share, deliver, or distribute cocaine, heroin, acid, LSD, "magic mushrooms", crack, ecstasy, meth and illegal steroids in Pennsylvania. You may not share or sell your prescription drugs with others, nor can you buy, sell, share, use, or distribute a prescription drug that was not prescribed to you. There are many prescription drugs used illegally for recreation including Fentanyl, Vicodin, Oxycontin, Xanax, Ativan, Lorazepam, and Adderall. This is a criminal offense.
Some of the penalties for illegal possession of controlled substances are:
- 1st offense: Up to one year in prison, and/or a $5,000 fine.
- 2nd offense: Up to two years in prison.
- 3rd offense: Up to three years in prison.
- Possession of more than five grams of crack includes a minimum penalty of five years in prison. .
- Selling or distributing marijuana or possession of drug paraphernalia includes one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
- Selling marijuana or drug paraphernalia to a minor can result in a felony conviction, up to two years in jail, and a $5,000 fine.
- Charges of possession with intent to sell or distribute, may include harsher penalties and stiffer fines.
Possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime. A criminal conviction can follow you for the rest of your life.
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