Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky
Third-degree possession of a controlled substance
I just saw that my neighbor was in the paper for Third-degree possession of a controlled substance-- What exactly could this be for? How would they determine that charge? Is it based on amount or drug or what?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Third-degree possession of a controlled substance
Third degree possession is covered in KRS 218A.1470 and is the possession of a schedule IV or V substance. This is usually a low grade perscription pain killer for example codine. You can have it if you have a perscription. It carries a fine of up to $500, jail time of up to 12 months or both. Usually a fine or a limited amount of jail time unless other factors are involved. You can be guilty of this if someone gives you a perscription painkiller for your toothache or backache. Then you get pulled over for speeding, and searched and jailed.
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