Controlled Substances Offenses - Controlled Substance Defined

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal - Controlled Substance Offenses
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-3RDCIR-6-21-841-3-CR
• Format: Word

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Controlled Substances Offenses - Controlled Substance Defined Source: http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/model-criminal-jury-table-contents-and-instructions Controlled Substances Offenses — Controlled Substance Defined is a category of criminal offenses that involve the possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of substances classified as controlled substances by the United States government. Controlled substances are defined under Federal and State laws as drugs that have a high potential for abuse and addiction. These substances are divided into five categories, or schedules, based on their accepted medical use, potential for addiction, and potential for abuse. The five schedules are: Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V. Schedule I drug are considered to have the highest potential for abuse and dependency, and have no accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule I drug include heroin, LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy. Schedule II drugs are considered to have a high potential for abuse and dependency, but have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule II drugs include cocaine, methamphetamine, and oxycodone. Schedule III drugs are considered to have a moderate potential for abuse and dependency, and have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule III drugs include anabolic steroids, ketamine, and hydrocodone. Schedule IV drugs are considered to have a low potential for abuse and dependency, and have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule IV drugs include diazepam, Xanax, and Ambient. Schedule V drugs are considered to have a very low potential for abuse and dependency, and have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule V drugs include cough medicines with codeine, Lyrics, and Robitussin AC. The penalties for Controlled Substances Offenses — Controlled Substance Defined vary depending on the type of offense, amount of substance in possession, and the type of substance. Generally, the penalties for controlled substances offenses can range from probation or fines to lengthy prison sentences.

Controlled Substances Offenses — Controlled Substance Defined is a category of criminal offenses that involve the possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of substances classified as controlled substances by the United States government. Controlled substances are defined under Federal and State laws as drugs that have a high potential for abuse and addiction. These substances are divided into five categories, or schedules, based on their accepted medical use, potential for addiction, and potential for abuse. The five schedules are: Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V. Schedule I drug are considered to have the highest potential for abuse and dependency, and have no accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule I drug include heroin, LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy. Schedule II drugs are considered to have a high potential for abuse and dependency, but have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule II drugs include cocaine, methamphetamine, and oxycodone. Schedule III drugs are considered to have a moderate potential for abuse and dependency, and have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule III drugs include anabolic steroids, ketamine, and hydrocodone. Schedule IV drugs are considered to have a low potential for abuse and dependency, and have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule IV drugs include diazepam, Xanax, and Ambient. Schedule V drugs are considered to have a very low potential for abuse and dependency, and have an accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule V drugs include cough medicines with codeine, Lyrics, and Robitussin AC. The penalties for Controlled Substances Offenses — Controlled Substance Defined vary depending on the type of offense, amount of substance in possession, and the type of substance. Generally, the penalties for controlled substances offenses can range from probation or fines to lengthy prison sentences.