What happens if police caught you with coicaine?

Answer 1

Like with most illicit drugs, PCP use and possession is typically not prosecuted in the federal criminal system. More common prosecutions are for the manufacture and trafficking of the drug. Because PCP is mostly manufactured domestically, there are considerable penalties for the trafficking of PCP. The following are some examples of federal sentencing for PCP:

• Trafficking 100-999 grams of mixture:
  • First Offense:
    • Not less than five years, and not more than forty years
    • If death or serious injury result, not less than twenty years, no more than life in prison
    • Fine of no more than $2 million
  • Second Offense:
    • Not less than 10 years, not more than life in prison
    • If death or serious injury results, no less than life in prison
    • Fine of no more than $4 million
• Trafficking of more than 1 kg mixture:
  • First Offense:
    • No less than ten years, no more than life
    • If death or serious injury results, no less than 20 years, and no more than life in prison
    • Fine of no more than $4 million
  • Second Offense:
    • No less than 20 years, no more than life in prison
    • If death or serious injury results, no less than life in prison
    • Fine of no more than $8 million

What Are Typical State Penalties for the Sale or Possession of PCP?

As with other illicit drugs, PCP carries penalties in most states from the minor offense of mere possession, to more major offenses such as distribution. Most states mirror the federal classification of PCP, and have it listed as a Schedule II drug. The following are some common state penalties for PCP offenses (may vary):

• Possession for Personal Use - 3-5 years in jail and a fine of $1000-$25,000 (some states now have diversionary treatment plans that supplement jail time)
• Possession With Intent to Sell (typically more than 3 doses) - 3-15 years in jail and a fine of $2000 to $300,000