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When drug crimes cross state lines, it is a federal offense that is prosecuted by the United States government. Federal drug laws generally define drug crimes in much the same terms as New Mexico statutes. The biggest difference between state and federal drug laws is typically the classification of drugs and the penalties for the possession and/or trafficking of scheduled substances.

Federal drug laws classify controlled substances—both legal (e.g., prescriptions) and illegal—into five schedules:

Schedule

Definition

Drugs included in Schedule:

I
  • High potential for abuse
  • No currently accepted medical use
  • Lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision
 Heroin
Marijuana
GHP
LSD

II
  • High potential for abuse
  • Currently accepted for medical use in US (sometimes with severe restrictions)
  • Potential for severe psychological or physical dependence
 Cocaine
Methamphetamine
Amphetamine
Ocycodone
PCP

III
  • Less potential for abuse than Schedule I and II drugs
  • Currently accepted medical use in U.S.
  • Potential for high psychological dependence and/or low to moderate physical dependence
 Hydrocodone drug products (e.g. Vicodin)

IV
  • Low potential for abuse compared to Schedule III drugs
  • Currently accepted medical use in U.S.
  • Potential for limited physical dependence and/or psychological dependence (but less than that of Schedule III substances)
 Alprazolam (Xanax)

V
  • Lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV drugs
  • Currently accepted medical use in U.S.
  • Potential for limited physical dependence and/or psychological dependence (but less than that of Schedule IV substances)
 Codeine

Federal Drug CrimesThe amount of a controlled substance may change the federal drug schedule classifications of some drugs. A lawyer experienced in defending drug crimes can help you better understand the charges you face.

The penalties for federal drug crimes are often more severe than those prosecuted at the state level. If convicted, you face a minimum of one year in prison, large fines, supervised probation and a lifetime of trying to explain your criminal record to potential employers.

Contact Experienced Albuquerque Drug Crimes Attorney Dan Baca

Dan Baca has over 20 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer. He has successfully handled hundreds of drug crimes cases at both the state and federal levels and is deeply committed to protecting his clients from the police misconduct often seen in drug-related arrests and detainments. When you contact attorney Dan Baca, he will carefully evaluate the evidence against you to develop a solid legal defense.

Contact Dan Baca today to speak with an experienced federal drug crimes lawyer.

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