Drug Possession
It is unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled substance unless the substance has, a valid prescription. It is described under Virginia Code 18.2-250.
Drug Possesion can either be a class 5 felony or a misdemeanor Class 1-5.
The nature of the substances will determine whether you are charged with a minor misdemeanor or felony.
Possible Consequences of these charges can include:
Jail penality or probation
Criminal convictions which will appear on background checks
Mandatory drug treatment or tests
If convicted of a felony: a loss of voting rights, right to carry firearms, and major issues with future employment.
Contact our office to discuss the penalities and risks associated with your specific case. We can talk about what defenses you have to these charges.