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If you have been charged with possession of meth or trafficking meth, you need a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys focused on achieving the absolute best outcome for your case. Call and speak with a Cooley Iuliano Robey, PLLC drug attorney at 859-636-6803.
Kentucky Methamphetamine Crimes
Methamphetamine, or “meth,” is an extremely addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. There are various ways meth can used, including smoking, swallowing, injecting and snorting.
In Kentucky, any possession or sale of meth is illegal.
- Possession of methamphetamine is a Class D felony.
- Trafficking methamphetamine in an amount of 2 grams or more is a Class C felony for a first offense and a Class B felony for a second or subsequent offense.
- Trafficking methamphetamine in an amount less than 2 grams is a Class D felony for a first offense and a Class C felony for a second or subsequent offense.
Our skilled drug and methamphetamine criminal defense attorneys are always prepared to fight in your defense and to protect your rights and freedom. With three attorneys working on your case, we see to it that no stone is left unturned. Our drug and meth defense attorneys stay current on all of the latest court decisions that can help you have what it takes to beat your charges.
It is important that the prosecutors know that you have attorneys who won’t back down. Walk into the courtroom with attorneys with a proven track record of success, who will hold the government to its burden of proving each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Federal Meth Crimes
The federal government has its own laws regarding drug offenses. Whether you are tried by the state of Kentucky or by the federal government depends on a number of factors, such as where your arrest happened, who arrested you, what evidence was found and what alleged crime was committed.
Most methamphetamine possession offenses are handled by the Commonwealth, but if you are alleged to be trafficking across state lines, using the mail, and so on, you can be charged with a violation of federal law and tried in federal court.
There are two Federal Districts in Kentucky, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Each District has a number of courthouses spread out throughout their geographical region of the state.
Federal drug crimes are serious and often carry heavier penalties in comparison to its state level counterparts. If federal drug charges have been filed against you, you need to call a trusted meth crime criminal defense attorney as soon as you can. Working with a seasoned criminal defense attorney who will defend and protect your rights against the government’s meth crime charges is the first step to building your defense and protecting your freedom.
What are the penalties for Possession of Methamphetamine in Kentucky?
Possession of methamphetamine is a Class D felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 1-3 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
On first offense and second offense possession of methamphetamine, you may be eligible for deferred prosecution or presumptive probation.
What are the penalties for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Kentucky?
Trafficking methamphetamine in an amount of 2 or more grams is a Class C felony and carries a sentence of 5 – 10 years in prison. If it is a second or subsequent offense, it is a Class B felony and carries a sentence of 10 – 20 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
Trafficking methamphetamine in an amount less than 2 grams is a Class D felony and carries a sentence of 1 – 5 years in prison. If it is a second or subsequent offense, it is a Class C felony and carries a sentence of 5 – 10 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
You need a team of experienced lawyers on your side!
Our criminal defense attorneys at Cooley Iuliano Robey, PLLC are members of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys and have experience practicing criminal defense cases just like yours throughout all of Kentucky.
Our team of lawyers will put their experience and reputation for success to work for you against your meth charges.
When it comes to meth crimes, you need attorneys who will fight for and assert your constitutional rights. Often times, methamphetamine charges stem from violations of your Fourth Amendment rights. Our team of lawyers will dedicate the time necessary to meet with you and to go through every detail of your case, as we lay the building blocks to your best defense!
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CIR Legal’s meth crime defense attorney services include offering a free consultation and case review to all potential clients. Our defense attorneys have fought and will always strive to fight for the rights of every person in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and we are ready to fight for you. Call our office at 859-636-6803 or fill out our form on this website to schedule your free consultation.
Want to know more? We have included Kentucky meth laws below!
Meth Possession
(1) A person is guilty of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses:
(a) A controlled substance that is classified in Schedules I or II and is a narcotic drug;
(b) A controlled substance analogue;
(c) Methamphetamine;
(d) Lysergic acid diethylamide;
(e) Phencyclidine;
(f) Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), including its salts, isomers, salts of isomers, and analogues; or
(g) Flunitrazepam, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers.
(2) Possession of a controlled substance in the first degree is a Class D felony subject to the following provisions:
(a) The maximum term of incarceration shall be no greater than three (3) years, notwithstanding KRS Chapter 532;
(b) For a person’s first or second offense under this section, he or she may be subject to a period of:
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- Deferred prosecution pursuant to KRS KRS 218A.14151; or
- Presumptive probation;
(c) Deferred prosecution under paragraph (b) of this subsection shall be the preferred alternative for a first offense; and
(d) If a person does not enter a deferred prosecution program for his or her first or second offense, he or she shall be subject to a period of presumptive probation, unless a court determines the defendant is not eligible for presumptive probation as defined in KRS KRS 218A.010.
If you’ve been charged with possession of methamphetamine in the first degree, contact our reputable criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible by calling 859-636-6803.
In Kentucky, possessing products and materials that help consume, manufacture, distribute, package, cultivate, test, prepare, inject, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of state drug laws. To know more about this particular drug crime and its penalties, visit our drug paraphernalia possession page here.
(1) A person is guilty of unlawful possession of a methamphetamine precursor when he or she knowingly and unlawfully possesses a drug product or combination of drug products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, with the intent to use the drug product or combination of drug products as a precursor to manufacturing methamphetamine or other controlled substance.
(2) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, possession of a drug product or combination of drug products containing more than nine (9) grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, within any thirty (30) day period shall constitute prima facie evidence of the intent to use the drug product or combination of drug products as a precursor to methamphetamine or other controlled Substance.
(b) The prima facie evidence referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall not apply to the following persons who lawfully possess a drug product or combination of drug products listed in subsection (1) of this section in the course of legitimate business:
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- A retail distributor of drug products or wholesaler of drug products or its agent;
- A wholesale drug distributor, or its agent, issued a permit by the Board of Pharmacy;
- A pharmacist licensed by the Board of Pharmacy;
- A pharmacy permitted by the Board of Pharmacy;
- A licensed health care professional possessing the drug products in the course of carrying out his or her profession;
- A trained chemist working in a properly equipped research laboratory in an education, government, or corporate setting; or
- A common carrier under contract with any of the persons or entities set out in subparagraphs 1. to 6. of this paragraph.
(3) Unlawful possession of a methamphetamine precursor is a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for each subsequent offense.
If you’ve been charged with possession of a methamphetamine precursor, contact our reputable criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible by calling 859-636-6803.
Meth Trafficking
(1) A person is guilty of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree when he or she knowingly and unlawfully traffics in:
(a) Four (4) grams or more of cocaine;
(b) Two (2) grams or more of methamphetamine;
(c) Ten (10) or more dosage units of a controlled substance that is classified in Schedules I or II and is a narcotic drug, or a controlled substance analogue;
(d) Any quantity of heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or fentanyl derivatives; lysergic acid diethylamide; phencyclidine; gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), including its salts, isomers, salts of isomers, and analogues; or flunitrazepam, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers; or
(e) Any quantity of a controlled substance specified in paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection in an amount less than the amounts specified in those paragraphs.
(2) The amounts specified in subsection (1) of this section may occur in a single transaction or may occur in a series of transactions over a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days that cumulatively result in the quantities specified in this section.
(3) (a) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), or (d) of this section shall be guilty of a Class C felony for the first offense and a Class B felony for a second or subsequent offense.
(b) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (1)(e) of this section shall be guilty of a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a second or subsequent offense.
(c) Any person convicted of a Class C felony offense or higher under this section shall not be released on probation, shock probation, parole, conditional discharge, or other form of early release until he or she has served at least fifty percent (50%) of the sentence imposed in cases where the trafficked substance was heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or fentanyl derivatives.
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(1) A person is guilty of selling controlled substances to a minor when he or she, being eighteen (18) years of age or older, knowingly and unlawfully sells or transfers any quantity of a controlled substance other than salvia to any person under eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) Selling controlled substances to a minor is a Class C felony for a first offense, and a Class B felony for each subsequent offense, unless a more severe penalty for trafficking in controlled substances is applicable, in which case the higher penalty shall apply.
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(1) Any person who unlawfully traffics in a controlled substance classified in Schedules I, II, III, IV or V, or a controlled substance analogue in any building used primarily for classroom instruction in a school or on any premises located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any school building used primarily for classroom instruction shall be guilty of a Class D felony, unless a more severe penalty is set forth in this chapter, in which case the higher penalty shall apply. The measurement shall be taken in a straight line from the nearest wall of the school to the place of violation.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to any misdemeanor offense relating to salvia
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(1) Notwithstanding KRS KRS 218A.1446, a person is guilty of unlawful distribution of a methamphetamine precursor when he or she knowingly and unlawfully sells, transfers, distributes, dispenses, or possesses with the intent to sell, transfer, distribute, or dispense any drug product or combination of drug products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or any of their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, if the person knows that the purchaser intends that the drug product or combination of drug products will be used as a precursor to methamphetamine or other controlled substance, or if the person sells, transfers, distributes, or dispenses the drug product or combination of drug products with reckless disregard as to how the drug product or combination of drug products will be used.
(2) Unlawful distribution of a methamphetamine precursor is a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for each subsequent offense.
If you’ve been charged with unlawful distribution of a methamphetamine precursor, contact our reputable criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible by calling 859-636-6803.
Meth Manufacturing
(1) A person is guilty of manufacturing methamphetamine when he knowingly and unlawfully:
(a) Manufactures methamphetamine; or
(b) With intent to manufacture methamphetamine possesses two (2) or more chemicals or two (2) or more items of equipment for the manufacture of methamphetamine.
(2) Manufacture of methamphetamine is a Class B felony for the first offense and a Class A felony for a second or subsequent offense.
If you’ve been charged with manufacturing meth, contact our reputable criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible by calling 859-636-6803.
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