Today's headlines echo the calls I get concerning drug possession charges in Idaho. Three individuals were charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. Three young adults were pulled over in Boise after stopping their car abruptly in the intersection at Franklin and Curtis roads on Sunday morning. The Boise police officer smelled marijuana and called in a K9 unit. The dog sniff searched the car and found 143 Ecstasy pills under the gear shift lever.
As a Boise Criminal Lawyer I often get calls from people facing similar situations. Their first concern is getting out of jailed quickly followed by questions about the penalty for possession of a control substance with the intent to deliver.
Criminal lawyers can tell you that the penalty varies depending upon the prosecuting attorney, the state's lawyer, the circumstances (such as priors), character of the criminal defendant, the judge and ultimately what evidence the state's lawyers have. The penalty for this type of possession also depends upon what type of plea, if any the criminal defendant is willing to take.
Ecstasy is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Idaho. As a Boise Criminal Lawyer I can tell you the general penalty for this type of possession is outlined in Idaho Code 37-2732 (1). It is a felony and upon conviction you can be sentenced to prison, not to exceed life, up to a $25,000 fine or both. This is the gray area that I outlined above. What sentence you ultimately will have depends upon your criminal lawyer, the prosecuting attorney, the judge and you.
If you need to speak to a Boise Criminal Lawyer please call, (208) 472-2383.
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