Utah Possession of a Controlled Substance is a criminal offense in the state of Utah. This offense is defined as the illegal possession or control of an illegal substance classified as a Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V drug under the Utah Controlled Substances Act. There are four different types of possession of a controlled substance in Utah: Possession with Intent to Distribute, Simple Possession, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Prescription Drug. Possession with Intent to Distribute refers to having a controlled substance with the intention of selling it or giving it away. Simple Possession is the possession of a controlled substance without any additional criminal intent. Possession of Paraphernalia is the possession of any drug-related item such as pipes, bongs, or syringes, which may be used to administer drugs. Possession of a Prescription Drug is the possession of a controlled substance for which the person does not have a valid prescription. Possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime, and those convicted of it can face significant fines and jail time.