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June 9, 2021

The actual, constructive, or attempted transfer from one person to another of drug paraphernalia...whether or not there is an agency relationship, and includes a sale.

June 9, 2021

If you have been arrested or cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, and you have a prior drug offense; then you will be facing an enhanced charge. This enhancement for priors applies whether it the prior was the same charge or another violation of the Missouri Controlled Substances Act.

June 9, 2021

Often when someone is pulled over and found to have a controlled substance in their possession, it is common that they will receive two tickets. One for possession of the drug and a second for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

June 9, 2021

If you have been pulled over more than 10 grams of marijuana in your possession, then you could be facing harsher penalties than if you simply had a much smaller amount. To put it into perspective, a common unit of selling marijuana is a "Dime Bag" which weighs approximately 1 gram (see photo above for example).

June 9, 2021

If you have previously been found guilty by a court after a trial or through a plea deal, then any future marijuana possession charges you may receive will be enhanced. Under the Missouri Controlled Substances Act, if you are facing a charge for possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana in Missouri and it is your second offense, then you are facing a maximum of 1 year in jail.

June 9, 2021

Under Missouri law, Marijuana is has been classified as a Schedule I controlled substance or drug. The Missouri Narcotic Drug Act defines a Schedule I drug as one which has a high potential for abuse and has no readily apparent or recognizable medical benefits.

June 9, 2021

Missouri Misdemeanor Drug Offenses include Marijuana offenses. These charges involve the possession of small amounts of Marijuana in the amount of 35 grams or less, and possession of paraphernalia.

June 9, 2021

Missouri's controlled substances laws are some of the strictest found in the country. These laws are vigorously enforced by the various police departments throughout Missouri.

June 9, 2021

For all other drug charges, they are classified as Missouri Felony Drug Offenses. These charges include the possession of large amounts of Marijuana, to possession of any amount of any of the controlled substances identified in Missouri's Narcotic Drug Act, to some repeat offenses.

June 9, 2021

SATOP, or the Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program, is overseen by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse of the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The purpose of SATOP is to reduce the number of repeat DUI offenders and to provide offenders with a treatment option.