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Gainesville Drug Crimes Lawyer
STATE AND FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES
Uman Law Firm represents clients charged with serious state and federal drug crimes such as conspiracy and trafficking. Some of the most common charges involve the following illegal drugs and penalties.
Amphetamine/Methamphetamine( Schedule II Substance )
Classification
Stimulant
Other drugs in the same classification:
Cocaine, Ritalin
Street Terms
Meth, Speed, Ice, Crystal Meth, Poor man's cocaine
Appearance
Typically, methamphetamine is a white, odorless powder that easily dissolves in water. Another form of methamphetamine, commonly called, "Ice", is found in clear, chunky crystals. Methamphetamine can also be found in the form of small, brightly colored tablets called by their Thai name, yaba.
Method of Use
Injecting, Snorting, Smoking, Oral ingestion.
Cost
The 2001 national ranges in price for methamphetamine powder were:Pound: $3,000 - $23,000Ounce: $300 - 2,200Gram: $20 - 300The 2001 national ranges in price for crystal methamphetamine, or "ICE", were:Pound: $10,000 - $30,000Ounce: $140 - $400
Consequences of Use
Addiction, psychotic behavior and brain damage.
Signs and Symptoms
Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite.
Dependence: Physical Possible
Psychological Possible Tolerance: Yes
Duration: 2-4 hours
Effects of an Overdose: Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death.
Withdrawal Syndrome: Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation.
PENALTIES
First Federal or State Drug Conviction
Up to 1 year imprisonment; minimum $1000 fine; cost of investigation and prosecution.
Second Federal or State Drug Conviction
Not less than 15 days imprisonment but not more than 2 years imprisonment; minimum $2,500 fine; cost of investigation and prosecution; sentence cannot be suspended or deferred.
Third Federal or State Drug Conviction
Not less than 90 days imprisonment but not more than 3 years imprisonment; minimum $5,000 fine; cost of investigation and prosecution; sentence cannot be suspended or deferred. NOTE: The term "State Drug Conviction" is defined as any drug, narcotic, or chemical, offense chargeable under the law of any state.
Federal Trafficking Penalties
For Quantity:
5-49 grams or more of methamphetamine, its salts, isomers, and salts of its isomers, or 50 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, its salts, isomers, and salts of its isomers.
First Offense:
Not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment; at least 4 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $2,000,000 if an individual, or $5,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Second Offense:
Not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 8 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $4,000,000 if an individual, $10,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
For Quantity:
50 grams or more of methamphetamine, its salts, isomers, and salts of its isomers, or 500 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, its salts, isomers, and salts of its isomers.
First Offense:
Not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 5 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $4,000,000 if an individual, or $10,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Second Offense:
Not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 5 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $4,000,000 if an individual, or $10,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Cocaine( Schedule II Substance ) cocaine hydrochloride
Classification
StimulantOther drugs in the same classification: cocaine base ("crack"), diet pills, Ritalin, methamphetamine
Street Terms
Blow, nose candy, snowball, tornado, wicky stick, coke
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Method of Use
Powder cocaine is generally snorted or dissolved in water and injected.
Cost
The 2001 national ranges in price for cocaine were:Kilogram: $10,000 - $36,000Ounce: $400 - $1,800Gram: $20 - $200
Consequences of Use
Cocaine is powerfully addictive. Smoking crack can cause severe chest pains with lung trauma and bleeding. The mixing of cocaine and alcohol create cocaethylene while increasing risk of sudden death. Cocaine-related deaths are often a result of cardiac arrest or seizures followed by respiratory arrest.
Signs and Symptoms
Excitation, euphoria, increased blood pressure & pulse, insomnia, loss of appetite, agitation, depression, irritability, coma, death
Dependence: Physical Possible
Psychological Possible Tolerance: Yes
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Effects of an Overdose: Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death
Withdrawal Syndrome: Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
Medical Uses of Cocaine
Local anesthetic
PENALTIES
First Federal or State Drug Conviction
Up to 1 year imprisonment, minimum $1,000 fine, costs of investigation and prosecution.
Second Federal or State Drug Conviction
Not less than 15 days imprisonment but not more than 2 years imprisonment, minimum $2,500 fine, costs of investigation and prosecution, sentence cannot be suspended or deferred.
Third Federal or State Drug Conviction
Not less than 90 days imprisonment but not more than 3 years imprisonment, minimum $5,000 fine, costs of investigation and prosecution, sentence cannot be suspended or deferred. NOTE: The term "State Drug Conviction" is defined as any drug, narcotic, or chemical, offense chargeable under the law of any state.
Federal Trafficking Penalties
For Quantity:
500 to 4,999 grams of a mixture containing a detectable amount of cocaine hydrochloride.
First Offense:
Not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment; at least 4 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $2,000,000 if an individual, or $5,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Second Offense:
Not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 8 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $4,000,000 if an individual, $10,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
For Quantity:
5 kilograms or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of cocaine hydrochloride.
First Offense:
Not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 5 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $4,000,000 if an individual, or $10,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Second Offense:
Not less than 20 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 10 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $8,000,000 if an individual, or $20,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Cocaine Base( Schedule II Substance )
Classification
StimulantOther drugs in the same classification: Amphetamine, Methamphetamine
Street Terms
Crack, rock, cookies
Appearance
Off-white, chunky material
Method of Use
Crack cocaine is usually smoked.
Cost
The 2001 national ranges in price for cocaine base were:Ounce: $500 - $1,500Rock (between 1/10 and 1/2 gram): $5 - $100
Signs and Symptoms
Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia, and loss of appetite.
Dependence: Physical Possible
Psychological Possible Tolerance: Yes
Duration: 1-2 hours
Effects of an Overdose: Agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions and possible death.
Withdrawal Syndrome: Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression and disorientation.
PENALTIES
First Federal or State Drug Conviction
If the amount of mixture or substance containing cocaine base exceeds 5 grams, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years and a minimum fine of $1,000.
Second Federal or State Drug Conviction
If the amount of mixture or substance containing cocaine base exceeds 3 grams, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years and a minimum fine of $1,000.
Third Federal or State Drug Conviction
If the amount of mixture or substance containing cocaine base exceeds 1 gram, the term of imprisonment shall be not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years and a minimum fine of $1,000. NOTE: The term "State Drug Conviction" is defined as any drug, narcotic, or chemical, offense chargeable under the law of any state.
Federal Trafficking Penalties
For Quantity:
5-49 grams of a mixture or substance which contains cocaine base.
First Offense:
Not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment; at least 4 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $2,000,000 if an individual, or $5,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Second Offense:
Not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment; at least 4 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $2,000,000 if an individual, or $5,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
For Quantity:
50 grams or more of a mixture or substance which contains cocaine base.
First Offense:
Not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 5 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $4,000,000 if an individual, or $10,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes not less than 20 years or more than life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
Second Offense:
Not less than 20 years and not more than life imprisonment; at least 10 years supervised release; fine not to exceed $8,000,000 if an individual, or $20,000,000 if other than an individual, or both. If death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of this substance, the imprisonment range becomes life. This sentence may not be suspended, nor is the convicted person eligible for probation or parole.
GHB( Schedule I Substance ) gamma hydroxybutyric acid
Classification
Depressant
Other drugs in the same classification: Valium, Xanax, Rohypnol, Quaalude
Street Terms
Liquid X, Liquid Ecstasy, Scoop, Easy Lay, Georgia Home Boy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Goop
Appearance
Odorless, colorless liquid or a white powder
Method of Use
Usually ingested in a liquid mixture; most commonly mixed with alcohol
If you or someone you know is under investigation, under arrest, or otherwise involved in a case involving controlled substance offenses, it is important that you consult with a lawyer before making a statement to police, investigators, or federal agents. Contact our Gainesville law firm if you would like a free consultation with a criminal defense attorney about your situation.
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