Have
you been arrested for a drug related charge and
need the legal representation of qualified Indiana
drug crime attorneys? The drug charge defense
lawyers at the law office of Tony Zirkle have
the experience and understanding of Indiana’s
drug laws to defend you in this bleak time. Indiana
drug laws are confusing and complex, to say the
least, but our well trained drug defense lawyers
will diligently fight for your rights. Indiana
drug laws change depending on your charge. There
are different charges for possession as opposed
to dealing and manufacture. Drugs are divided
into schedules by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA), ranging from I to V, each with its own
set of rules. There even different charges for
drugs within the same schedule. Marijuana and
mescaline are in the same group, schedule I, yet
different charges apply to each. Possession of
marijuana is a Class A misdemeanor if the amount
is less than 30 grams. However, possession of
mescaline is a Class D felony. Indiana code even
provides for an excise tax on people convicted
of drug possession.
Are you or someone you know facing drug
charges and need the help of skilled Indiana
Drug Crime Attorneys? Contact the experienced Indiana
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Tony Zirkle today!
One of our experienced Indiana Drug
Crime Attorneys can help people accused
of:
Dealing methamphetamine, cocaine, or another
narcotic drug is a Class B felony. However,
the offense becomes a Class A felony if the
weight amount of the drug is three grams or
more, if the drug is delivered to a minor younger
than 18 years of age, or if the transaction
takes place within 1,000 feet of a school, youth
program center, public park, or family housing
complex. Possession of methamphetamine, cocaine,
or other narcotics is a Class D felony. But
it becomes a Class C felony if the amount of
substance is three grams or more, if the drug
is delivered to a minor younger than 18 years
of age, or if the transaction takes place within
1,000 feet of a school, youth program center,
public park, or family housing complex. Prison time by class of offense:
Class C Misdemeanor: up
to 60 days in prison.
Class A Misdemeanor: up to
one year in prison.
Class D Felony: up to three
years in prison.
Class C Felony: up to eight
years in prison.
Class B Felony: up to 20
years in prison.
Class A Felony: up to 50
years in prison.
The DEA has categorized narcotics, cocaine and
methamphetamine as Schedule II drugs. According
to the DEA, the definition of a Schedule II drug
is:
A drug or other substance that has a high
potential for abuse.
A drug or other substance that has a currently
accepted medical use in treatment in the United
States or a currently accepted medical use with
severe restrictions.
Abuse of a Schedule II drug or other Schedule
II substance may lead to severe psychological
or physical dependence.
Other examples of Schedule II substances include
morphine, phencyclidine (PCP), opium, methadone,
amphetamine, and oxycodone (OxyContin).
Are you or someone you know facing drug
charges and need the help of skilled Indiana
Drug Crime Attorneys? Contact the experienced
Indiana Drug Crime Attorneys at the law office
of Tony Zirkle today!
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