In this video you will find out the basic types of drug crimes and we will examine closely drug possession crime. Aren't you sure what drugs are? Let's find out together. Drugs are chemical substances that have an affect over central nervous system causing beneficial effects on perception, personality, consciousness and behavior. Drugs cause addiction. There are generally 4 basic types of drug crimes. It is prohibited by law to possess, use, traffic and distribute, manufacture and cultivate illegal drugs. Under the notion of illegal drugs the law understands narcotics, anabolic steroids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens or any chemicals that are used as ingredients for drugs manufacture. Wondering why drug possession is a very serious crime? Because it is illegal to possess controlled substances such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana, LSD, methamphetamines and others. If a person possess a small amount of it, it may be considered as a simple possession, possession of larger amounts may be presumed as “intention to distribute”. If a person has control over the drug and is carrying it, it is called actual possession. If the substance is found around the person's property, it is called constructive possession. It is also prohibited by law to even possess paraphernalia such as crack pipes, bongs or syringes. There is a big variety of punishments for drug possession. One can be imprisoned from 1 year to 3 years for first time drug crime offenders. You can get big fines or even loose residency or get deported if you are not an U.S. citizen. If you are already a parent you can even loose the custody of your children. The less severe punishments are community service and probation. You can defend yourself if the police didn't have the valid warrant to search your house or you've been entrapped and the drugs aren't yours, because they belong to someone else. You can also demand a lab analysis to prove that the substance is the illegal drug indeed. Get your Drug Crime Defense process on the right track from the start! Find a local criminal lawyer to assist you with your case at http://legalbistro.com/
