Know the classification of the charge and how it may be handled, there are different repercussions for each class.
Schedule I substances are those that have a high potential for abuse and have no accepted medical treatment in the United States.
Examples: cocaine, heroin, ecstasy / MDMA
Schedule II substances are those with a high potential for abuse and have accepted medical treatments in the United States.
Examples: opium, codeine, morphine, methamphetamine
Schedule III substances are those with a potential for abuse and have accepted medical treatments in the United States.
Examples: anabolic steroids, ketamine
Schedule IV substances are those with a low potential for abuse and have accepted medical treatments in the United States.
Examples: Xanax, Valium, Phentermine (prescription diet pills)
Schedule V substances are those with a low potential for abuse and have accepted medical treatments in the United States. Many of these substances are found in other schedules. The difference is a substance in this category is found in a smaller amount.
Examples: codeine, opium
At the Law Office of Douglas Richards, we understand how this crime can affect your life and will fight to help you to maintain your dignity.