Controlled Substances Offenses — Knowingly or Intentionally Defined is an umbrella term that covers a variety of criminal offenses related to the possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of illegal drugs. These offenses involve the knowing or intentional violation of federal, state, or local laws and regulations regarding controlled substances. The most common types of Controlled Substances Offenses — Knowingly or Intentionally Defined are: 1. Possession of a Controlled Substance: This offense occurs when an individual knowingly or intentionally possesses an illegal drug or controlled substance. 2. Manufacturing a Controlled Substance: This offense occurs when an individual knowingly or intentionally manufactures an illegal drug or controlled substance. 3. Distribution of a Controlled Substance: This offense occurs when an individual knowingly or intentionally distributes an illegal drug or controlled substance to another person or location. 4. Drug Trafficking: This offense occurs when an individual knowingly or intentionally transports or traffics an illegal drug or controlled substance across state or international borders. 5. Possession with Intent to Distribute: This offense occurs when an individual knowingly or intentionally possesses or distributes an illegal drug or controlled substance with the purpose of distributing it to another person or location.