What is the punishment for drug distribution?

Sentences for drug distribution and trafficking can generally range from 3-5 years to life in prison but can be substantially higher when larger quantities are involved. Drug trafficking/distribution is a felony and is a more serious crime than drug possession.

What does distributing drugs mean?

Drug distribution is the sale, transfer, exchange, import, or export of illegal drugs. Usually a person is charged with drug distribution when they have large amounts of drugs and cash in their possession with other tools and properties that would help them sell or distribute the drugs.

What kind of drugs that relieve pain and induce sleepiness?

Benzodiazepines

lorazepam (Ativan)
flurazepam.
triazolom (Halcion)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
temazepam (Restoril)
diazepam (Valium)

When is a person charged with drug distribution?

When a person is charged with drug distribution, the police believe that the person has possession of drugs with intent to sell them. Usually a person is charged with drug distribution when they have large amounts of drugs and cash in their possession with other tools and properties that would help them sell or distribute the drugs.

Which is more serious drug possession or distribution?

Drug distribution is a felony and is a more serious crime than drug possession. When a person is charged with drug distribution, the police believe that the person has possession of drugs with intent to sell them.

What are the penalties for distributing controlled substances?

Drug distribution penalties will vary based on the type and amount of drug. The illegal distribution of Schedule I controlled substances is punished more harshly than the illegal distribution of Schedule V controlled substances.

Is it illegal to distribute Schedule I drugs?

Federal laws prohibit the illegal distribution of Schedule I-V drugs. Many state laws either adopt the DEA Schedules or create their own. States and federal agencies prosecute the illegal distribution of these drugs.