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Marijuana Cultivation

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Growing marijuana plants without legal authorization. Penalties vary by state and range from small fines to significant prison time, especially for large operations.

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Methamphetamine Production

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Illegal creation of methamphetamine. Penalties include long-term imprisonment, severe fines, and property seizure.

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Drug Smuggling

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Illegal transportation of drugs across borders or within countries. Penalties include imprisonment, often in federal prison for border crimes, and substantial fines.

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Delivery of a Controlled Substance

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The action of delivering a controlled substance to another individual. This can result in substantial imprisonment and fines, especially if the quantity was significant or if delivered to a minor.

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Prescription Drug Fraud

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Illegal acquisition of prescription drugs through forgery, deception, or misrepresentation. Penalties can include imprisonment, fines, and professional sanctions.

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Drug-Free School Zones

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Restrictions against drug sale, distribution, or possession in designated areas near schools. Penalties often include enhanced sentencing for offenses in these zones.

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Drug Manufacturing

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Production or creation of illegal drugs. Penalties include imprisonment, large fines, and forfeiture of property used in the manufacturing process.

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Prescribing Without Proper Authority

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A healthcare provider prescribes medication without proper authorization or medical necessity. Penalties include loss of medical license, fines, and possible imprisonment.

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Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act

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Law targeting the diversion of chemicals used in the illegal manufacture of controlled substances. Penalties include fines and imprisonment.

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Federal Trafficking Penalties

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Penalties based on the type of drug, quantity, and number of prior offenses. Includes mandatory minimum sentences and fines, with potential life imprisonment for significant trafficking offenses.

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Operation of a Drug-Involved Premises

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Operating or maintaining a location for the purpose of manufacturing, storing, distributing, or using controlled substances. Penalties include imprisonment and heavy fines.

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Drug Conspiracy

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Agreement between two or more persons to commit a drug offense. Penalties are similar to the planned offense, even if the offense was not completed.

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Controlled Substances Act (CSA)

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Federal law that classifies drugs into different 'schedules' based on their accepted medical use and potential for abuse. Penalties vary by schedule and quantity.

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Sale of Drugs to Minors

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Selling illegal drugs to individuals under the age of majority. Penalties are harsher than the regular drug distribution laws and include longer imprisonment and possible mandatory drug offender registration.

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State Drug Laws

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Laws varying by state, which dictate the regulation, possession, and distribution of controlled substances. Penalties can range from fines and probation to imprisonment, depending on state law.

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Possession With Intent to Distribute

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Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, deliver, or provide to another person. Penalties typically include longer imprisonment terms and larger fines compared to simple possession.

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DUI/DWI

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Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). Penalties include license suspension, fines, imprisonment, and mandatory education or rehabilitation programs.

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Money Laundering

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Concealing proceeds from drug offenses as legitimate funds. Penalties may include imprisonment, substantial fines, and forfeiture of assets.

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Drug Trafficking

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Involvement in the cultivation, production, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs. Penalties include lengthy prison sentences, severe fines, and can escalate to life imprisonment or death penalty in extreme cases.

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Drug Paraphernalia

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Selling, transporting, or using devices intended for drug use, manufacturing, or cultivation. Penalties may include fines and short-term imprisonment.

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Drug Court

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Specialized court system focused on rehabilitating drug offenders through supervised treatment programs. Penalties can avoid traditional incarceration with successful completion of a program.

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Drug Endangered Child Laws

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Laws enacted to protect children from drug activity, such as manufacture or trafficking in their presence. Penalties include loss of custody, increased prison sentences, and fines.

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Kingpin Statute

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Provides for harsh penalties for leaders of drug cartels and large-scale drug traffickers. Penalties may include life imprisonment and seizure of all assets.

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Analog Act

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Law that allows any chemical 'substantially similar' to a controlled substance to be treated as such for legal purposes. Penalties mirror those for the controlled substances they mimic.

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Public Intoxication

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Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in a public space. Penalties may involve fines, community service, or participation in a drug rehabilitation program.

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Drug-Induced Homicide

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Charging a person with homicide if they provided drugs that led to someone's death. Penalties can be equivalent to manslaughter or murder charges, including lengthy prison sentences.

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Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)

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Allows for leaders of organizations to be tried for crimes they ordered others to do, including drug-related offenses. Penalties may include imprisonment and heavy fines.

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Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE)

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A federal offense where an individual is accused of overseeing or managing a criminal organization involved in drug offenses. Penalties include mandatory minimum prison sentences and large fines.

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Simple Possession

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Unlawful possession of a controlled substance for personal use. Penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or mandatory drug education programs.

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