Distribution of a Controlled Substance

The drug distribution laws in Utah prohibit the act of illegally importing, transporting, or selling controlled substances into the state.

Although these crimes for distribution were created to impose severe punishments on drug dealers, many of these prosecutions involve low-level participants or individuals with a smaller amount of narcotics intended for personal use.

Attorney for Drug Distribution Crimes in Salt Lake City, UT

If you were charged with distribution of a controlled substance or possession with intent to distribute, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The drug defense attorneys in Salt Lake City fight a variety of drug crimes from simple possession; possession with intent to distribute, sell, or distribute; and large-scale trafficking offenses.

We know the best defenses to fight these types of charges and ways to avoid the typical penalties and punishments. Contact us for a free consultation.

Call (801) 532-5297 today.

Distribution of a Controlled Substance Penalties in Salt Lake County

Under Utah code 58-37-8 it is illegal for any person to knowingly and intentionally distribute a controlled or counterfeit substance, or to agree, consent, offer, or arrange to distribute a controlled or counterfeit substance. It is also illegal for any person to knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled or counterfeit substance with intent to distribute.

A conviction for either one of these offenses, depending on how the controlled substance involved has been classified, is punishable as follows:

• Schedule V — Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500 for the first conviction. It is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000 for second or subsequent conviction;

• Schedule III or IV, or marijuana, or a substance listed in Section 58-37-4.2 — Third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000 for the first conviction. Or, it is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 for second or subsequent conviction

• Schedule I or II, a controlled substance analog, or GHB (gammahydroxybutyric acid) as listed in Schedule III — Second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Or, a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 for second or subsequent conviction.

High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas

The DEA classifies certain areas as high-intensity drug trafficking areas (HIDTA). The High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program is a federal program that trains and assists federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies. The Rocky Mountain HIDTA training program serves Utah, Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming.

Find a Distribution Defense Lawyer in Salt Lake City, UT

Were you arrested or do you think you could be under investigation for allegedly distributing an illegal drug in Utah? Do not make any statement to authorities until you first have the chance to contact Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP.

Our Salt Lake City criminal defense attorneys aggressively defend individuals in communities throughout Utah. Call (801) 532-5297 or complete an online contact form to have our lawyers provide an honest and thorough evaluation of your case during a free, confidential consultation.