What happens if you get caught using cocaine?

Answer 1

Just about anything really. It depends on the facts of the case and the laws of the state where the arrest was made. The term "small amount of cocaine" might mean one thing in California and something entirely different in Florida. The penalty might be harsher if you were caught bringing it into the United States. The prosecutor might cut you a break or the prosecutor might want to make an example out of your. It depends on a lot of factors.

AnswerAlthough the Federal DAPCA law covers even "simple possession" (under 5 gms) of a controlled substance, such cases are generally left under the jurisdiction of the state. The contributing factors in general are, if it is a first offense, the amount, and the form, whether crack or powder, where the person was arrested, for example near a school. Crack cocaine of any amount is classified as a different level of felony than powder. Under Federal guidlines if they choose to prosecute for simple possession and it results in a conviction the sentence can be, 1 year for a 1st , 2 years for a second and 3 years for a third offense. This does not apply to multiple charges, such as conspiracy to possess or intent to distribute, and so forth. State penaties related to a first offense of simple possession; usually results in probation and/or an ordered drug treatment program, community service, monetary fines, etc., this also depends upon the specific case circumstances.

YOU DIE. STAY AWAY FROM COKE ITS NOT GOOD FOR YOU

Answer 2

In addition to federal law, the laws differ for every state. Most states consider sale of cocaine a felony and you could spend time in jail for the offense.

See the related link to look up laws for your own state.

Cocaine is what is formally known as a controlled substance. There are serious legal penalties for either possessing it or selling it. It is also a highly addictive and dangerous drug, which you would want to be very careful about even if it were not illegal.

Answer 3

If you have say 0.5 gram on your person as well as the lines you were currently taking, it is possible that you could be taken for possession, which in most countries is left at a warning and no prosecution. If found with just one or two lines then you would most likely just be kicked out of where you were. There is always a risk with taking any illegal substances, which unfortunately is far more dangerous than the actual substance itself.

Good luck and have fun! :)

Answer 4

Cocaine possession is illegal in most of the world and carries very serious legal consequence's.

Jail being very very probable.

Answer 5

If you are caught with cocaine you could go to jail for a minimum of 5 years.

Answer 6

tried and most likely convicted. then sent to jail for however long the jury decides

Answer 7

It gets taken and away and you get arrested.

Answer 8

its a felony

Answer 9

You could spend a long time in prison.