What schedule of drug? (Weed, Pills, Cocaine, etc)(Arkansas)
Posted on July 12th, 2008 by Administrator
One of the first factors that determines if your drug possession makes you guilty of a felony or a misdemeanor is the schedule of drug it is. The Arkansas Code authorizes the Arkansas Department of Health to make of list of controlled substances and to decide what schedule certain controlled substances are. For example, marijuana is not as high up the list as say cocaine or methamphetamine.
Here is the latest list posted on the health department’s website. This list may not be up to date at the time you read this so it is important to consult with your attorney in your possession matter. The Director of the Health Department has the duty of revising and republishing the list annually under Arkansas Code Annotated 5-64-216.
It should also be noted that proof that you possessed any controlled substance with the intent to sell, manufacture, etc, can make your charge more serious. That is a different topic of discussion for another post.
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