Honolulu Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree Lawyer
Promoting a harmful drug in the third degree §712-1246 (1) A person commits the offense of promoting a harmful drug in the third degree if the person knowingly possesses twenty-five or more capsules or tablets or dosage units containing one or more of the harmful drugs or one or more of the marijuana concentrates, or any combination thereof.
(2) Promoting a harmful drug in the third degree is a class C felony.
Hawaii divides its CDS into five groups or “schedules” (I through V), based on the potential for harm to the user.
- Schedule I drugs (such as opium derivatives) are those considered to have the highest degree of possible danger to users.
- Schedule II drugs (such as methadone and PCP) have a lower degree of possible danger to users than Schedule I drugs, but higher than Schedule III drugs.
- Schedule III drugs (such as lysergic acid) have a lower degree of possible danger than Schedule II drugs, but higher than Schedule IV drugs.
- Schedule IV drugs (such as zolpidem and diazepam) have a lower degree of possible danger than Schedule IIIA drugs, but higher than Schedule V drugs.
- Schedule V drugs (such as some dosages of codeine) have a lower degree of possible danger than Schedule IV drugs.
Drug possession and distribution crimes are taken very seriously in Hawaii. If you have been charged with any type of drug offense, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney who has decades of experience handling these types of cases.
- Drug possession.
- Drug possession with intent to distribute.
- Drug trafficking.
The lawyers at the attorneys for Freedom Law Firm have been handling drug cases for nearly 30 years. Criminal defense is a large part of our practice, with drug crimes being one of the largest areas of practice. We can represent clients for possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, prescription drugs, and other illegal drugs in both state and federal matters.
If you have been charged with Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the third degree or any type of drug crime in Hawaii, Email us or call our office at 808-647-2423 and our experienced team of criminal defense lawyers will help you come up with the best solutions for your case.
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