Call (314) 721-6614 to speak with a drug possession attorney. We will review your case and recommend the next steps during this first meeting – at no cost to you.
A drug conviction could upend your life, possibly landing you in jail and depleting your finances. A seasoned defense attorney can be a beacon of hope, offering a potential way out for St. Louis defendants.
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Drug possession charges depend on the type and amount of the substance. Having up to 10 grams of marijuana usually only results in a misdemeanor. However, possessing larger amounts can be either a misdemeanor or felony, and a conviction can involve jail time.
Possessing harder substances (cocaine, heroin, etc.) is typically a Class D felony, punishable by seven years in prison.
Both charges involve possessing illegal drugs, but intent differentiates the two. Simple possession means the drugs are only meant for personal use. Drug possession with intent to distribute means the authorities believe you were planning to sell or give the drugs away.
Possessing any amount of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute it in Missouri is a Class C felony. The elements of this offense include:
Prosecutors rely on evidence like large drug quantities, packaging materials and unusually large cash amounts to prove intent.
As a Class C felony, a conviction for intent to distribute carries life-changing penalties. You could face three to 10 years in prison and be ordered to pay a fine approaching $10,000.
Call (314) 721-6614 to speak with a drug possession attorney. We will review your case and recommend the next steps during this first meeting – at no cost to you.
