What are the laws regarding cocaine usage, selling, possesion, etc.?
824511
It's illegal, period.  You use it, sell it, have it in your possession, etc, and get caught, you are going to prison.
437228
Depends on the jurisdiction and the discretion of the arresting officer.\n\nSome agencies issue a summons, others incarcerate you, and some do both.  It also depends on how much pot you have on you.  Many people also neglect to think of the paraphernalia also, but you can be charged with that as well.  Remember also that if you drive while under the influence of drugs, you can be charged with a DWI(drugs) as well.\n\nDear Old Dad
861495
It depends.  Controled substances like hydocodone is not a felony unless you have a HUGE qty.  However, even a trace of cocaine, meth, crack, ice, etc...is a felony.  After one gram, it becomes a 3rd felony....and it really starts snowballing fast after.\nBest advise?  Run like hell away from that stuff.  It will only hurt you and your loved ones.
1016094
The best group to call is the State Police, corruption section.  They deal directly with this type of crime.  Outside of this the DEA has jurisdiction over drug cases in the U.S.  They would be very interested in this case and would seriously investigate and prosecute anyone involved.  Send them the proof that you have and they will act.
1067734
My husband is a deputy sheriff in a Florida county and this is what he said:  The person who is in possession of the drugs will be the one arrested.  However if the person that has possession of the drugs denies it being his and if "you" are the registered owner of the vehicle then both of you will be arrested.  At that point it would be up to the courts to sort out.  He says it happens quite a bit.  Usually one cops to it after they are both arrested.  He said that police aren't inclined to believe either one.  So if no one admits..They both go!
520988
Busted! criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. And it's a class b felony.\n\nBut then you knew it was illegal.*LOL*
363586
Due to our constitution, basically no criminal charge is summary. All are subject to a trial and require an indictment of some sort. Some do not require a grand jury indictment, and this is likely one of them. The amount has everything to do with what you are charged with. The weight of the drug determines whether they charge you with simple possession or trafficking possession (if you intended to sell it) and what degree of possession.
390581
It all depends on what the drug is, how much he is alleged to possessed, whether he is charged with dealing, what state is charging him, or is it federal?
1082645
If all you were busted for is simple possession, the sentence will be rehab. Under CA proposition 36, people who are arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the FIRST TIME get rehab. Prop. 36 does not apply to possession for sales quantities, however.
871034
Look up "Prohibition" in Google and you'll find all the answers you need.
703030
So, let me get this right, you are implying that police enforcing narcotics laws is "harassment"?  Just by what I have read, you sound as if your a drug dealer.  If you don't like being "harassed" then don't sling dope on the street.
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Controlled buy is where an informant buys a controlled substance from a dealer while being monitored by police i.e. wearing a wire.  A sealed indictment means the informant's name has been sealed in a certain portion of the affidavit presented to the magistrate to pray for the issuance of a warrant. Drug Accomodation is a term I've never heard of.  Sounds to me like....... Q:  "Hey, got any smack?"   A:  "No, but I have some weed. Will that work?"
582195
I have difficulty participating in issues that are negative.  \n\nIn a drug deal, you mean someone who purchased a narcotic to endanger their own body?  \n\nOr are you talking about someone killing someone for snatching a drug from someone selling it, without paying for it?\n\nThe Bible states that moderation is the key to substances.  So, if you are drinking as long as you are not drunk, if you take in substances that alter your state of mind as long as you are not out of control.\n\nMorally we are not supposed to violate laws that have authority over us.  If you were a policeman you would not be able to ignore it.  \n\nSo, you would have to report it to whatever authority deals with that.  The consequences are what usually makes people turn a blind eye.
725076
Well, you need to use common sense really.\nThere was a case where a boy died from drinking a can of coke he bought from a newsagent. It was because a rat peed on the coke can lid whilst it was in storage at the newagents. Of course the dude was sued for negligence.\n\nSo you must take care when storing items and have a system that allows you to check sell by dates regularly. You should speak to insurance companies and get relevant business/law textbooks out of your library.
84941
Depends.  First, did the police have a search warrant? If not, did someone give them permission to search? (a roommate or family member, for example).  Was the substance viewable from outside (e.g. through an open door or window that was open)?  \n\nIf you have a little money, you should retain an attorney.  It will give you some piece of mind, and he/she may be able to help before any problems arise.
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Its not that hard once you know how to go about it.  The problem with this knowledge is that if you have it and the government can prove that you have that knowledge it is considered a felony.  Also if you are cought with the stuff you can be charged with intent to kill for every leathal dose of the drug you have.  So for a few grams of the stuff you can be put in jail for the rest of your life.
76796
Basic answer: I'm fairly sure it's what is known as a 16-2-3 felony...meaning you can get 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in prison.\n\nDon't freak out.  Post some more information and I can probably narrow that down for you.  Sometimes we charge 11350 and we're wrong.  Here's what I would want to know to give you a better idea:\n\nWhat was the drug?\n\nHow much of it was there?\n\nDoes the arrestee have prior convictions for anything?\n\nIs the arrested person on probation or parole?\n\nAnd above all else, it ain't over until the fat lady sings, and nobody gets punished for anything if they're not guilty.  \n\nPost some more details and I'll keep an eye on this question so I can come back and edit my answer.\n\nDon't tell me anything the police don't already know (in other words, don't tell me your boyfriend got arrested for a quarter gram of cocaine but the cops missed the four kilos at the house).\n\n2/9/06: Well, depending on the county he's on probation in, prison is certainly a possibility.  Failing to appear and having a dirty test are bad enough, but to have more cocaine (and based on the 11350 charge you're asking about, I'm assuming it was coke...meth would be 11377) on him when he was arrested is certainly not good.  He may well have probation revoked and reinstated (basically a "do-over") and might end up with a lengthy stay in jail as a sanction.  I have to tell you, though...depending on the county you guys are in, prison is not out of the question.  Some counties are lenient and others are not.  Prop 36 (not 39) court is a good thing, but you have to behave if you want to stay in it.  \n\nWas he charged with a new possession offense when he was arrested, or are they handling the dope he had on him when he was arrested as just a violation of probation?  I would imagine they'll handle it as a violation of probation, rather than opening a whole new case...and a VOP can sometimes carry a stiffer penalty than a new case.  A lot of this will also depend on what the terms of his probation were when he was put into Prop 36 court.  If he received a suspended sentence (meaning that the judge told him he will send him to prison if he screws up *again*, but will let him do Prop 36 instead), he may very well go to prison on this new violation.  \n\nThere's a lot of variables and once your boyfriend has had a chance to talk with his attorney, he'll have a pretty good idea of where his case is heading.\n\nIf you are really as unfamiliar with drugs as you've said, I've got to suggest that maybe this guy is not for you.  It would appear that he's a little *too* familiar with drugs...and although that wasn't your question, that is my answer.\n\nBest of luck to both of you.