Is possession of a controlled substance a criminal case?

If you have been arrested and found in possession of a controlled substance, then you should seek legal assistance, particularly if you have been given a court date. Possession of a controlled substance is a serious offence and should not be taken lightly.

What does criminal possession of a controlled substance mean?

Illegal possession of a controlled substance occurs whenever a person owns or otherwise possesses a drug or other controlled substance, without legal justification or permission. These charges usually apply when a person is found carrying marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, or other narcotics.

What CPCS 5?

§ 220.06 Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth. degree. A person is guilty of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possesses: 1. a controlled substance with intent to sell it; or.

What is CPCS 3rd Degree?

Under our law, a person is guilty of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree when that person knowingly and unlawfully possesses a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it.

What are class A drugs?

Class A. Class A drugs are considered by Parliament to be the most harmful. This category includes heroin, methadone, cocaine (including crack cocaine), ecstasy, magic mushrooms and ‘crystal meth’. An offence involving a Class A substance carries the harshest penalties.

What is Poss of controlled substance?

What is possession of a controlled substance? The general definition of possession of a controlled substance is having in your possession, or under your control, a drug or narcotic that has been made illegal by state or federal law and for which the person does not have a valid prescription.

What does CPCS 7 mean?

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (CPCS) in the Seventh Degree is a violation of New York Penal Law §220.03 and is the lowest level offense chargeable for the unlawful possession of any controlled or banned substance under state law (except marijuana, the possession of which is a separate crime).

What is the difference between 1st 2nd and 3rd degree?

Second degree: not premeditated, but had intent to kill, ie. defendant was determined to kill the defendant, but that intention arose at the time, not beforehand. Third degree: no intent to kill, gross negligence which causes death, ie. what is normally called manslaughter in some other jurisdictions.