Residents of Pennsylvania who are facing drug-related charges may be concerned about how it will impact your future. This is especially true if you are facing felony charges. Marinaro Law can illustrate the difference between drug-related crimes and how what you are being charged with can impact your potential penalties.

The first thing to understand is that drug-related charges can cover a wide range of scenarios. They cover everything from drug trafficking to possession, and can apply to any type of drug, including pharmaceutical drugs when the prescription is being abused. Some of the most common drugs associated with these offenses include heroin, marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamines. Prescription drugs that are abused most frequently include Vicodin, Percocet, and OxyContin.

Different offenses also come with different levels of penalty. This will be determined by factors such as possession of drug paraphernalia, whether or not you’re facing trafficking charges, if you have sold to minors or around schools, or if you have been cultivating, manufacturing, or growing drugs with or without the intent to sell.

It should also be noted that any crimes you commit while in possession of drugs could potentially increase the severity of the charges you face. For example, a DUI charge that also involved severe injury or death to another person would be considered a felony.

If you are facing the possibility of a felony conviction for drug-related crimes, consider visiting our drug defense webpage. Examining your options and understanding the difference between charges will be able to help you prepare for your court case.