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What's the punishment for buying herion?
Asked on Jun 05th, 2011 on Criminal Law - California
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What is the punishment for purchasing heroin? What can I expect in court?
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In Ohio the punishment depends on how much you purchased. If you purchased a small amount it is likely a possession charge, which is a fourth degree felony. That carries a potential sentence of up to 18 months in prison. The higher amounts can get you as high as a first degree felony, which may be punished by up to 10 years and may also be trafficking charges as well as possession.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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Michael T. Lynch
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Presuming you are charged with simple possession, a violation of H & S code sec 11350, the sentence would be 16 months to three years.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2011 at 9:48 AM
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It appears that yours would be a possession charge. The penalty would depend on whether the charges are State or Federal and upon the amount of the heroin. You should consult with your attorney to understand the maximum penalty for your jurisdiction based on your specific charges. I hope this was helpful.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2011 at 8:49 AM
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It depends on your criminal history.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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Howard W. Collins
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In Oregon: Possession of heroin is a felony. The sentence depends on your criminal history. Your sentence could range from presumptive probation to presumptive prison. I need more to guide you on this.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
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Get a lawyer. Heroin possession and distribution are both very serious. The punishments depend on amount involved. Simple poss of a minor amount is still a felony in NH carrying 3.5 to 7 years and serious potential fines Get a lawyer asap.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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Possession of Heroin is a felony with a potential sentence of up to four years in prison. If it is your first offense, you may be eligible for 7411 status or HYTA if you are under 21. Both options would keep the charge off your public record as long as you successfully complete probation. You should consult with an attorney to get a more specific answer about your case since it all depends on various factors such as: age, any prior offenses, how much was purchased, who the judge and prosecutor is.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 11:53 AM
The actual penalty varies depending on the amount of drug possessed. It can vary from a maximum of 4 years in prison to life. The actual sentence imposed would depend on the person's criminal history and other factors that would be considered in the pre-sentence investigation and report.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 10:42 AM
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The penalty for purchasing is one level less than selling. Depending upon the amount , in Illinois and depending upon the county, the sentence can range from deferred prosecution to probation, and if a prior record, jail.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 10:29 AM
It depends how you are charged. The best thing to do is hire a good attorney.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
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Depends on jurisdiction.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 9:10 AM
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In Michigan, possession of heroin is a felony punishable up to 4 years in prison. Most first offenders get probation that is tied to a drug program. Sometimes you can avoid a conviction under a special program provided you do everything that the court orders you to do.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Depends on how much heroin is purchased; but the punishment for possessing less than 25 grams is up to 4 years in prison and it gets worse with bigger quantities.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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It's a serious felony charge. It depends on your record, the court, and your attorney.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 1:50 PM
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You'll learn the actual charge[s] filed against you when you appear for arraignment at your first court hearing. When charged with a felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison if convicted.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 1:42 PM
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The punishment is for being in possession of heroin. If it is charged as simple possession as opposed to possession for sales, the statutory punishment is 16 mo, 2 yr or 3 yr. Or you can be placed on probation, depending on the amount. If it is a first drug offense and you qualify otherwise you may get deferred entry of judgment, which means it will go off your record after classes, or Prop 36, which also requires classes.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 1:41 PM