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Coping With the Reality of Drug Charges
If you are arrested for drug-related crimes in Mississippi, you are likely facing felony charges. This means the consequences can be quite dire. Because the stakes are so high, you are best served with legal representation from McAlister Law Firm, LLC. Call us today to get started with the drug possession lawyer Gulfport, MS residents rely on when facing drug charges.
According to Mississippi Public Health Code, it is a crime to knowingly "sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute, dispense or possess with the intent to sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute or dispense, a controlled substance."
In other words, it is against the law to make, have, or exchange a controlled substance. Specific consequences will be tied to the classification of the drug in question. Under Mississippi law, there are five levels of controlled substances.
Schedule I Controlled Substances are considered the most dangerous and have no medicinal value. Schedule V Controlled Substances are the least dangerous. Marijuana is considered separately in its own distinct legal category. The volume of drugs involved in your charges will also affect your penalties.
Understand the Penalties for Drug Crimes
If you're facing drug-related charges, you'll need to understand the nature of the charges. This is the only way to grasp your potential consequences. If you're uncertain about your charges, feel free to get legal help from McAlister Law Firm, LLC. We can make sense of your charges and help you move forward.
Marijuana
If you are charged with the possession of fewer than 30 grams of marijuana, you will face misdemeanor charges.
- First offense: $250 fine
- Second offense: No less than five days but no more than 60 days in jail and $250 fine
- Third offense: No less than five days but no more than six months in jail and $250 fine
Schedules I and II
Charges related to Schedule I and II drugs are considered felonies.
- Heroin
- Larger amounts of marijuana
- LSD
- Ecstasy
- Cocaine
- Vicodin
- Fentanyl
- Methamphetamine
- Hydromorphone
If the charges involve less than 1 kilogram and no more than 30 grams, the penalty will carry a maximum of 30 years in prison and fines between $5,000 and $1,000,000.
Schedules III and IV
Possessing, manufacturing, selling, or distributing Schedule III and IV drugs is a felony. This includes:
- Ketamine
- Anabolic steroids
- Tylenol with codeine
- Xanax
- Valium
- Ambien
- Tramadol
Penalties can include up to 20 years in prison and fines of no less than $1,000 and no more than $250,000.
Schedule V
Although Schedule V drugs are less dangerous, these crimes are still felonies. This includes:
- Cough medicine with codeine
- Lyrica
- Lomotil
For charges related to Schedule V drugs, you may face up to 10 years in prison. Your fines will range from $1,000 to $50,000.
Get Qualified Legal Representation in Gulfport, MS
McAlister Law Firm, LLC is your choice for superior legal support when you need a drug possession lawyer in Gulfport, MS. With 25 years of experience (by 2025), we're members of the bar in Mississippi and Alabama, and we're proud to be here for you during any legal crisis in your life.
We seek to meet your needs with same-day consultations, and we have emergency meetings with you at your home, hospital room, jail, and more. We'll even make ourselves available after hours and on weekends by appointment.
Call us today for a hands-on attorney who will always take your call. Free consultations are available for your legal needs in Gulfport, MS, and beyond!
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