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Classification Of Illegal Substances

In the United States (and other countries), the government defines certain substances as dangerous, and having the potential to cause harm to the Central Nervous System. These are narcotics, or Hallucinogens. Their manufacture, distribution, and use are strictly controlled, and there are several laws that punish offenders engaged in illegal activities with regard to these substances.

Drugs are classified into "schedules", which determine the various aspects related to the handling of the drug. Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), find a place on these schedules which are determined by the federal government.

Drugs And Crime

Apart from being an offense by themselves, the illegal handling of drugs has been associated with crime in more ways than one. Due to the peculiar nature of the addiction that arises from consumption of these substances, addicts go to great lengths to obtain the substance, and this includes the commission of crime in order to obtain the financial resources to do so.

Perhaps this is why the sentences for the illegal facilitation of the distribution of drugs carries very heavy penalties.

Penalties For Drug Offenses

The punishment for drug offenses generally depend on the amount of the substance in question, the purpose for which they were intended, and the nature of the drug itself. Drugs like Cocaine and Heroin are associated with much heavier punitive actions than others that are less harmful.

In addition, there are certain exacerbating factors such as the involvement of a minor that lead to significantly more stringent punishments. Also, the more organized the traffic is, the stricter the punishment.

Punishment for drug related offenses can easily go into decades, and this brings about another facet of Drug offenses - misuse of the law.

Possibilities Of Misuse Of Drug Law

Due to the highly adverse reactions of society regarding illegal trafficking, innocent persons are frequently caught in the crossfire. For example, you can be involved in a case of Trafficking simply by being in close proximity to an offender. You can be accused of Joint Possession even if you knew nothing about the other party carrying the drug.

Sometimes, you might be the victim of an illegal search operation either in your home, or even on the street by cops, and in cases like this, any incriminating evidence loses it's potential to be seriously used against you.

However, most victims are too browbeaten and scared to consider contesting the allegations, and it is in these situations that our Clawson & Clawson, LLP, attorney's can help you.

Our attorney's understand that you might be an innocent victim without knowing it. The truth of the matter is, that without a proper legal defense, you can be put away for years behind bars, and even have the remainder of your life tarnished, since finding employment and acceptance into society will be difficult due to your reputation as a drug dealer.

While Clawson & Clawson, LLP, is in full agreement with the seriousness of drug trafficking, we provide help to those who have been the victims of a witch hunt. We are aware of the full legal process that must be followed for the prosecution to win a case against you, and by questioning the officers involved and by examining the procedures used against you, we can clear you of debilitating charges.  Call our attorney now , before it's too late!