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Drug charges are unfortunate, as oftentimes, good people are arrested for a simple mistake that they now regret. If you are currently facing drug charges in Iowa, contact a knowledgeable Des Moines drug crime lawyer here at Herting Law, PLLC to learn more about the consequences of drug charges and how our firm can combat them.
Those facing drug charges have a lot at stake. You cannot risk fighting these charges on your own. Our skilled Des Moines criminal defense attorneys have successfully handled countless drug charges on behalf of our clients in the best, and we are ready to fight for you as well.
Though much of the country has legalized marijuana possession for recreational use, this is not yet the case in Iowa. The penalties for marijuana possession in Iowa are as follows:
Though the penalties for marijuana possession are harsh, penalties for the cultivation or distribution of marijuana are even severer. They are as follows:
If you are caught in possession of Crack, Cocaine, PCP, Heroin, or Methamphetamine, you will face the following consequences, depending on the physical amount of the drug you were caught with:
If you are caught with the intent to sell a controlled substance, you will most likely face even harsher penalties. Generally, the greater the amount of the drug you are caught with--and the type of drug you were caught with--the harsher the penalties you will face. Potential penalties for the intent to deliver a controlled substance in Iowa are as follows:
The bottom line is that drug charges can have very serious impacts on a person, however, there are a variety of potential defenses available to you, and our firm is ready to analyze your situation and determine the best path going forward. Contact Herting Law, PLLC today to schedule your initial consultation with our firm.
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