Fight Your Charges With Our Omaha Drug Possession Attorneys
Colorado is a pioneer in recreational marijuana use and leniency toward drug offenders, but Nebraska is on a completely different track. Even though medical marijuana use is not legalized in Nebraska, possession is still prosecuted as a serious criminal offense.
If you or a loved one is under investigation for or being charged with illegal drug possession in or around Omaha, you can rely on Hug and Jacobs LLC. Our criminal defense attorneys will uphold your right to a strong defense and strive to achieve a positive result. We have more than 46 combined years of experience helping people in situations just like yours. We will stand with you throughout the process to make sure your rights are honored and the evidence and testimony against you are challenged.
Understanding Nebraska’s Drug Classes
Nebraska has strict laws when it comes to drug possession and drug manufacturing, sales, distribution and all associated activities. The state classifies drugs according to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which comprises what are called schedules. These schedules list drugs – legal or illegal – according to the seriousness of the possible abuse and the effects of the substances listed in each schedule. Marijuana is a Schedule I substance. Drugs in this category have a high potential for abuse but also have no currently accepted medical use.
What Are The Potential Penalties For Drug Possession?
The penalties for illegal drugs are divided between possession and more aggressive behaviors such as selling, drug manufacturing, distributing drugs or dispensing a substance outside the legal pharmaceutical industry. Penalties are also divided between simple possession as well as possession with the intent to manufacture, distribute, deliver and/or dispense the substances. Except for minor marijuana possession, all are felonies. Felonies generally mean more than one year behind bars, along with fines and other penalties. Probation is also a possibility even after you serve any time.
Some examples of penalties for drug possession charges include:
- Possession of one ounce and up to one pound of marijuana is a Class III misdemeanor punishable by up to three months in jail and/or a fine of up to $500.
- Possession of other controlled substances, such as heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, fentanyl, and most Schedule I, II and III substances are Class IV felony. Penalties are up to two years’ imprisonment, 9- to 12-months’ post-release supervision and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
- Manufacture, sale, distribution, delivery, and dispensation (or possession with the intent to commit any of those acts) are all felonies depending on the drug and the quantity involved. The charges can be for Class I, Class IC, Class ID, Class II, Class IIA, Class III and Class IV felonies. The penalties start at not less than one year of imprisonment, but can range up to 50 years or life behind bars.
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If you’re being investigated for drug possession or facing a criminal charge in or around Omaha, contact us immediately at Hug and Jacobs LLC. We will strive for your freedom before matters even go to court by working with prosecutors to seek a lesser charge or even dropped charges, or perhaps a plea bargain. To schedule a completely free consultation, please call +1-402-513-7170 or use our online contact form.