Drug Possession with Intent to Sell in Nevada

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Beyond a simple drug possession charge, possession with intent to sell is an even more serious offense, involving more severe penalties. No actual sale has to have even taken place. It just has to appear that you were planning to sell drugs, such as the manner in which the drugs are packaged or if you were in possession of drugs in a place known for drug sales. If there are weapons on hand, if there is a considerable stockpile of drugs assumed to be too much for personal use, or if there is a lot of money on you (especially in smaller denominations), then this could be enough to charge you with a felony. This could land you in prison with hefty fines, and then life beyond with a criminal record.

Of course, there are numerous defenses against any of these charges and proofs. It may be possible to argue for other explanations. For example, to get the charge reduced to drug possession, such as in the case of finding a large stash of drugs or money on hand, it is possible to argue that the drugs were for personal use and that you had money for purchasing, not from sales. Other possible defenses include that there was no intent to sell, that the drugs were not even yours, or perhaps the police violated your rights, such as officers not upholding your 4^th amendment rights by committing an illegal search and seizure. You may have a ready defense to clear your name if you have an experienced drug crime attorney who can find and exploit these arguments to win you your freedom.

Penalties for Possession with Intent to Sell Schedule I or II Substances

Drugs on this schedule include methamphetamine, ecstasy, heroin, and cocaine. Whatever the sentence, any charges of possession with intent to sell these substances is a felony. That means that even after being released from prison, you would have the record of a convicted felon. For the rest of your life, this fact could foil your every application for a job or for a good place to live. These are not consequences that you can afford to live with.

Here are some of the specific penalties for possession with intent to sell a Schedule I or II substance:

• First offense—Category D felony: 1 to 4 years in state prison and fines of up to $5,000
• Second offense—Category C felony: 1 to 5 years prison and up to $10,000 in fines
• Third offense—Category B felony: 3 to 15 years imprisonment and fines of up to $20,000

Schedule III, IV, or V Substances

These substances include anabolic steroids, valium, and opium. First and second offenses can lead to a category D felony charge, meaning 1 to 4 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000. There may be the option of probation for a first conviction. For 3^rd and any additional charges, the offense is a category C felony, resulting in 1 to 5 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines. With any these charges of possession with intent to sell, any conviction could lead to the life-altering consequence of becoming a convicted felon. You cannot afford less than the best representation on your side when the rest of your life is on the line.