What are the laws for morphine?

Answer 1

Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance. As such there are strict controls over it's manufacturing, distribution, prescribing and use. Doctor's must use special prescriptions for morphine. The script itself is only good for so many days. It cannot be called in to a pharmacy, nor can it be refilled. A new written prescription is required each time it is prescribed. The DEA closely tracks the prescribing and use of morphine. Special records are created of doctor's prescribing habits with regard to Schedule II drugs, including morphine. The DEA may also investigate the use of morphine by specific patients. They are looking for instances of illegal prescribing or for diversion, where a doctor or patient is getting morphine for illegal use or for sale on the street. Other drugs are similarly controlled like MS Contin, methadone, OxyContin, Opana, Dexedrine, Ritalin, Duragesic, etc.

Answer 2

In The United States morphine is a schedule II drug under The Controlled Substances Act. Law does vary by state but generally simple possession for a first offense carries a minimumpenalty of 5 years in prison and a maximum of 40 years with up to a two million dollar fine. If a death or serious injury occurred in the context of the crime the minimum is twenty years and a maximum of life. A second offense carries a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life with a five million dollar fine.

There are also other aspects such as the amount of drug, if a large enough found it could constitute a minimum of ten years and a maximum of life. If violence occurred in the commission of the crime the time in prison would likely increase.

The United States has unusually serve drug laws, for example the minimum must be imposed by a judge, even if he does not feel it is appropriate.

Answer 3

it is illegal without a perscription. same as being charged with heroin

Answer 4

Prison.