Henderson Drug Possession Defense Lawyer
Under Nevada Revised Statutes 453.336, a person shall not knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance without a prescription or order of a licensed medical professional. Any person arrested for violation of this statute faces punishment, which may include:
- First or second offense of possession of a substance listed in schedule I, II, III or IV: Minimum charge of a category E felony.
- Third or subsequent offense or been convicted two or more times of any state or federal drug law: Minimum charge of a category D felony plus further fine of not more than $20,000.
- First offense of a schedule V controlled substance: Minimum charge of category E felony
- Subsequent offense of schedule V substance: Minimum charge of category D felony
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Marijuana Possession Charges
- Under N.R.S. 212.160, a person charged with possessing one ounce or less of marijuana on a first offense faces a misdemeanor punishment of a fine up to $600 and possible assignment to an approved drug treatment and rehabilitation center.
- For a second offense marijuana possession charge, a person faces misdemeanor punishment of up to a $1,000 fine and assignment to a treatment program.
- For a third offense, a person faces gross misdemeanor punishment that can include a heavy fine and time in jail.
- Fourth and subsequent marijuana possession charges can result in category E felony charges.
Will You Go to Jail?
Nevada district attorneys take drug possession misdemeanor and felony charges seriously. Make no mistake — if convicted or you accept a plea agreement, you will face jail time, a heavy fine and a drug conviction on your record forever. It is critical that you fight to protect yourself from the worst charges and penalties that the criminal courts hand down. Talk to an experienced drug defense lawyer at the Oronoz Law Offices in Las Vegas. We offer experienced criminal defense attorneys who have skill, experience and knowledge in a full spectrum of options for keeping you out of jail and a felony conviction off your record.
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
From our offices in Las Vegas, our attorneys represent individuals charged with narcotics offenses in communities throughout Nevada. Contact us to talk directly with an experienced Las Vegas possession of controlled substance lawyer. We can meet you at the police station or other convenient location, if you cannot come to us.
