Does delivery of controlled substances have multiple meanings?
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Does delivery of controlled substances have multiple meanings?
Does delivery of a controlled substance mean that the substance changed hands or does it mean that ownership over the substance changed?
Asked on October 22, 2010 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
By definition, the delivery of a controlled substance is also known as "intent to distribute." This is a very serious offense and often more serious than a possession charge. Depending on the amount of the substance in question a conviction here could be a first degree felony with a prison sentence of up to 30 years. The key word here is "intention." I would speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area as soon as you can. "Ownership" does not seem to matter at all and actual delivery may not matter either, which is what I think that you are asking here. Get help if you find yourself placed in this situation.
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