The state of Virginia classifies a few substances/drugs as “controlled.” It means that having these substances in your possession is an offense. The “controlled substance” is a drug or a chemical which the government regulates. In Virginia, there are six schedules of these substances.
The items in schedule I
According to the law in VA, Code 54.1-3455 these are the substances which have a very high potential for abuse. These have no medical use or safe for use in any medical treatment. Some common schedule 1 substances are Ecstasy, Heroin, and LSD. There are hundreds of other medical drugs which are also part of the schedule 1.
The items in schedule II
These are the drugs which have some medical use. These drugs or substances also have a high potential for abuse. If you use these drugs in the high percentage, you may affect your health or others. The schedule II drugs include items such as PCP, cocaine, Oxycodone, and Meth.
The items in schedule III
These are the drugs which have a lower potential for drug abuse than the first two schedules. The use of these drugs will lead to a moderate level of physical or mental disability. The substances under the schedule III have medical use. The schedule III drugs include items or drugs such as steroids, etc.
The items in schedule IV
The drugs in the schedule IV have a low potential for abuse. The use of these drugs will cause limited mental or physical dependence. These drugs also have an accepted medical use. The schedule IV drugs include items such as Valium and Xanax.
The items in schedule V
The substances in the schedule V of the Virginia Code also have a very low potential for abuse for using these drugs. The use of these drugs causes very limited mental or physical dependence. These drugs also have an accepted medical use. These substances include cough syrups and other prescription drugs.
The items in schedule VI
These are only the prescription drugs. These have no potential for abuse.
Having controlled substances
There are many laws which govern the possession and distribution of these “controlled substances.” If you have the schedule I and II substances in your possession, the Arlington Virginia court will charge you with a class 5 felony. The punishment is ten years in jail and a fine of $2500.
- If you have the schedule III substances in your possession, the Arlington court will charge you with a class 1 misdemeanor. The punishment is 12 months in prison or a fine or $2500.
- If you have the schedule IV substances in your possession, the court will charge you with a class 2 misdemeanor. The punishment is six months in prison or a fine or $2500.
- If you have the schedule V substances in your possession, the court will charge you with a class 3 misdemeanor. The punishment is a fine or $500.
- If you have the schedule VI substances in your possession, the court will charge you with a class 4 misdemeanor. The punishment is a fine or $250.
If you want help with the drug-related cases in Arlington Virginia, you can contact Law offices of SRIS P.C. Call us at- 888-437- 7747.