Federal Drug Laws

The possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs is prohibited by federal law. Strict penalties are provided for drug convictions, including mandatory prison terms for many offenses. The following information, although not complete, is an overview of federal penalties for first convictions. All penalties are doubled for any subsequent drug conviction.

Denial of Federal Benefits

TITLE 21 > CHAPTER 13 > SUBCHAPTER I > Part D > Sec. 862

Civil penalties may also be imposed for possession of small amounts of controlled substances, whether or not criminal prosecution is pursued.

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