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How much prison time can someone face with intent to distribute (F2 charge with no priors)?
Asked on Jul 19th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Utah
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I recently got a possession with intent to distribute charge in Utah. It's an F2 being that it's for meth and the quantity exceeded a little more than 3 pounds. The case went federal. I happen to be the backseat passenger as the front seat passenger had the drugs in between his legs. My problem, I had an idea that it was there according to police. I happen to have a very minor criminal history. At the age of 23, as an adult, all I have is a DV case from 3-4 years ago.
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A second degree felony in Utah has a penalty of anywhere from 1 to 15 years in prison. On a first offense with a minimal prior record, you will most likely get a plea agreement reducing the charge to a 3rd degree felony, with a potential of 0-5 years in prison. You will probably do no more than a few months, unless there is a minimum mandatory for some reason (usually for drug-free zone enhancements). You should be able to get away with just some jail time and rehab.plus fines.
Answered on Jul 22nd, 2014 at 2:43 PM