The
possession and sale of illegal drugs are serious crimes in Nevada. Possession
of drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances without a prescription is, at
minimum, a felony. In Nevada, drugs are classified into Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V. These classes are
based on their potential for abuse, their medicinal uses, and the physical or
psychological dependence that may result from abuse of the drug at issue.
Penalties for drug charges may increase based on the classification of the
drug. As the penalties vary, based on factors such as the drugs schedule
categorization and the prior criminal record of the suspect, it is vital that
those charged with drug-related crimes have a strong criminal defense attorney.
Possession of drugs with the intent to sell
If
a suspect is convicted of the unlawful possession of Schedule I or II drugs for the purpose of
sale, he or she may face penalties such as:
- For
a first offense, a category D felony: state prison for a minimum of one
year and a maximum of four years, and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.
- For
a second drug-related offense, a category C felony: state prison for a
minimum of one year and a maximum of five years, and/or a maximum fine of
$10,000.
- For
a third or subsequent drug-related offense, a category B felony: state
prison for a minimum of three years and a maximum of fifteen years, and/or
a maximum fine of $20,000.
If
a suspect is convicted of the unlawful possession of Schedule III, VI, or V drugs for the purpose of
sale, he or she may face penalties such as:
- For
a first or second offense, a category D felony: state prison for a minimum
of one year and a maximum of four years, and/or a maximum fine of $10,000.
- For
a third or subsequent offense, a category C felony: state prison for a
minimum of one year and a maximum of four years, and/or a maximum fine of
$10,000.
Possession of drugs with no intent to sell
If a suspect is convicted of the unlawful possession of drugs without the purpose of sale, he or she may face penalties such as:- For
a first or second offense of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV drug, a category
E felony: state prison for a minimum of one year and a maximum of four
years, and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.
- For
a third or subsequent offense of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV drug, a
category D felony: state prison for a minimum of one year and a maximum of
four years, and/or a maximum fine of $20,000.
- For
a first offense of a Schedule V drug, a category E felony: state prison
for a minimum of one year and a maximum of four years, and/or a maximum
fine of $5,000.
- For
a second or subsequent offense of a Schedule V drug, a category D felony:
state prison for a minimum of one year and a maximum of four years, and/or
a maximum fine of $5,000.
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