Penalties for Dealing Methamphetamine in Indiana
Drug dealing of any controlled substance in Indiana has steep penalties, and a person charged with any drug dealing offense will almost always face felony charges. The level of the felony will depend on various factors, including the type of drug or controlled substance the person was allegedly dealing, the amount of the drug or the controlled substance in question, and the person’s previous criminal record. While the Indiana Code has specific offenses for dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug, dealing methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine, or dealing a schedule I, II, or II controlled substance, we want to specifically discuss methamphetamine dealing and the penalties that can come with a conviction.
If you are facing charges for dealing in methamphetamine in Indiana, it is critical to seek legal help from an experienced defense attorney. One of the attorneys at Rigney Law LLC in Indianapolis can help.
Dealing in Methamphetamine Under Indiana Law
The offense of “dealing in methamphetamine” is outlined in IC 35-48-4-1.1. A person commits this offense if they knowingly or intentionally deliver or finance the delivery of pure or adulterated methamphetamine, or they possess with intent to deliver or finance the delivery of pure or adulterated methamphetamine.
Penalties for a Methamphetamine Dealing Conviction
Under IC 35-48-4-1.1, dealing in methamphetamine is often charged as a Level 5 felony. This is more serious than the lowest level of felony, but it does not come with the more severe prison sentences associated with more serious felony charges. A Level 5 felony can result in sentences of between 1 and 6 years in prison. Dealing in methamphetamine can be charged as a more serious felony offense when there is a particularly high amount of the substance and there are additional facts concerning plans to deliver or finance the delivery of the drug.
A person can face Level 4 felony charges if they had at least 1 gram but less than 5 grams of methamphetamine or there were enhancing circumstances. A Level 4 felony can result in a prison term of 2 to 12 years. The charges can increase to a Level 3 felony if the person had at least 1 gram but less than 5 grams of methamphetamine and there were enhancing circumstances, or if they had between 5 grams but less than 10 grams. This felony can involve a prison sentence of 3 to 16 years. Finally, a person can face a Level 2 felony if they had at least 5 grams but less than 10 grams of methamphetamine and there were enhancing circumstances, or if they had at least 10 grams of the drug. A Level 2 felony can result in a prison sentence of 10 to 30 years.
Contact an Indianapolis Drug Crime Defense Lawyer Today for Help
Whether you or someone you love are facing dealing in methamphetamine charges, it is critical to understand that this type of offense is a felony and can come with a steep prison sentence upon conviction. The best way to beat these charges is to work with one of the experienced Indianapolis drug crime defense lawyers at Rigney Law LLC. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss the specific details of your case and to learn more about defense strategies that may be applicable to you. Contact our firm today to get started on your drug dealing defense.
Source:
law.justia.com/codes/indiana/title-35/article-48/chapter-4/section-35-48-4-1-1/
