Possession with Intent to Deliver

Charges for Possession (PWID)

Under certain circumstances, the charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver (PWID) can occur. Police may notice that you have narcotics in your possession and observe you selling illegal substances to another or others. Law enforcement may have stopped you while you had narcotics in your possession in sufficient quantity to imply the intention to sell regardless of whether an actual sale happened. The basis for this is whether the amount is greater than one would expect to have for personal use. Bringing cocaine or marijuana to a party to share with other guests or distributing narcotics socially can also bring alleged PWID charges. A Philadelphia drug crime attorney can help you to fight the charges against you and it is best to exercise your constitutional rights and not discuss your case with police until you have an attorney present.

Philadelphia Drug Crime Lawyer

If convicted of a PWID charge, sentencing can include up to 15 years in prison and huge fines up to $250,000 for a an offense involving a Schedule I or II drug like heroin. Even for a lesser Schedule V drug, you can face up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine . Penalties may increase if the incident involved children or occurred in a school zone. Depending on the circumstances, you may face additional yet separate Federal penalties for illegal drug distribution, sale or trafficking. A conviction for a drug crime can affect your life in many ways and can cause job loss, inability to attend a college of choice or the opportunity to advance in certain careers. With such heavy consequences a real possibility, our experienced attorneys will fight for your rights and defend your case at each step of the legal process. T he Benari Law Group has a proven record of success in defending all types of drug crime cases and is ready to help you with your legal needs .

If you face drug charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver, contact a Philadelphia drug crime lawyer immediately.