Legal Question in Criminal Law in Utah
Definnition of trafficking drugs by posession .
I need to know the definition of trafficking drugs by posession. Is it the same as selling and distributing ? Are they two seperate offenses ? Or is there a legal diffrence ?
Asked on 4/17/01, 10:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: Definnition of trafficking drugs by posession .
"Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute" differs from selling, trafficking or actual distribution in that the arrest and seizure are made before there is a sale.
The charge arises from the (1) type of drug, the (2) quantity, the (3) paraphernalia associated with the seizure such as scales, baggies, purchaser lists and any other evidence of packaging indicating preparation for a future sale.
Answered on 6/12/01, 10:55 am
Related Questions & Answers
-
Drug law precedents What is the precedents for ''creating a need'' for a charge of... Asked 3/27/01, 11:32 pm in United States Utah Criminal Law
-
Wife's testimony My son and his wife had a fight which became physical He grabbed... Asked 2/27/01, 5:05 pm in United States Utah Criminal Law
-
Juvenile Felony Conviction in Utah vs. Job Application Will a juvenile felony... Asked 12/14/00, 2:45 am in United States Utah Criminal Law
-
How do Expunge a 1992 Conviction of Domestic Violence I need to expunge a 1992... Asked 4/13/00, 9:20 pm in United States Utah Criminal Law
-
Subpoenas if the state/courts subpoena a person because they are a witness to a... Asked 2/03/99, 8:17 pm in United States Utah Criminal Law