Possession or Distribution of a Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance — Louisiana

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Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Esq. — New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney

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Distribution or Possession of Drugs Listed in Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance  — La. R.S. 40:968

See Schedule I

See Schedule II

See Schedule IV

See Schedule V

It is unlawful:

To produce, manufacture, dispense or possess with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance classified in Schedule III;

To create, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute, a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance classified in Schedule III.

Penalties —  Manufacturing, Distributing or Possessing with Intent to Distribute a Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance

Sentenced to a term of imprisonment at hard labor for not more than 10 years; and, in addition, may be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $15,000.

Possession a Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance

Penalties

It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled dangerous substance classified in Schedule III unless such substance was obtained directly or pursuant to a valid prescription — any person who violates shall be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than 5 years and, in addition, may be required to pay a fine of not more than $5,000.00.

Law Office of Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Esq. — Louisiana Drug Crimes Attorney