Nevada Statutes Regarding Possession of an Illegal Drug, With Intent to Sell
Under the Nevada Revised Statute 453.322, possession, cultivation or manufacturing a controlled substance other than marijuana, with intent to sell or distribute is subject to category B felony charges and faces a minimum prison sentence of three years and may be a fine up to $100,000.
Adding the charge 'intent to sell' is a subjective decision on the part of the prosecutor, often determined by the amount of narcotics found in the suspect's possession or property at the time of the arrest. Even possession of a small amount of cocaine for personal use can include the additional trumped-up charge of 'intent to sell' if the prosecutor decides that, in his or her opinion, the illegal substance is more than one individual can reasonably be expected to possess for personal use.
Fighting felony charges requires experience and knowledge of the local prosecutors and judges involved in your case. Investigating any type of drug charges for an effective legal defense often involves looking beyond evidence on the surface. At the Oronoz Law Offices, we challenge everything in our aggressive efforts to prepare your case to win in trial. From probable cause for making the arrest to suppressing illegal evidence seized by the police, we leave nothing left to chance to protect your rights.
Our Las Vegas drug crimes defense attorneys have experience successfully representing individuals charged in all federal and state offenses, including:
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Federal and state trafficking of a controlled substance
- State conspiracy to distribute illegal narcotics
- Federal and state methamphetamine possession and distribution
- Federal and state cocaine possession and sale
- Marijuana possession and intent to sell
- Prescription drug charges
Tough Charges Call for Tough Attorneys
This is not the time to put your future in inexperienced hands. Our attorneys have earned a reputation for toughness and intelligent strategies for helping our clients protect their future. We do everything constitutionally possible to help you avoid a felony conviction and stay out of prison.
If you are charged with the illegal sale or distribution of drugs, the prosecution will be seeking significant criminal penalties which may include a lengthy jail or prison sentence. Many state and federal drug charges carry mandatory jail sentences that are tremendously severe.
We have an excellent record of helping clients get the best possible outcome for federal and Nevada drug cases that include trafficking, distribution or 'intent to sell' charges. Prosecutors and judges know that when we prepare a drug defense case, our preparation for trial has merit to win an acquittal by jury.
Our Nevada criminal defense attorneys are true trial lawyers, never afraid to take a case to court if the best possible outcome cannot be negotiated with the prosecutors. We have a proven record of results — in and out of the courtroom.
Call for a Free Initial Phone Consultation
If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, talk to us right away. From our offices in Las Vegas, our attorneys represent individuals charged with criminal offenses and DUI throughout Nevada. Contact us to talk directly with an attorney. We can meet you at the police station or other convenient location, if you cannot come to us.
