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MASSACHUSETTS DRUG DEFENSE
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE (METH) CHARGES
James Powderly is a highly successful criminal defense attorney with offices in Fall River and Falmouth Massachusetts. Attorney Powderly limits his practice to the trial of criminal cases. He has had particular success in representing citizens accused of possession of meth (methamphetamines) as well as citizens accused of large scale trafficking of methamphetamines. Attorney Powderly is extremely experienced, always well-prepared, and fervently represents his clients' best interests. If you have been charged with a Class B Drug Offense such as methamphetamines, contact Attorney James Powderly immediately for an initial case review.
- Possession of Methamphetamine Penalties
- Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute Penalties
- Trafficking Methamphetamine Penalties
- Massachusetts Methamphetamine Statutes: Chapter 94C
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Before even discussing the merits of going to trial or accepting a plea bargain, Attorney Powderly always conducts a complete investigation of the case to decide if there is a motion to suppress that may be brought which might successfully resolve the case. If an officer violates your rights, then any evidence discovered as a result of that violation must be suppressed from the evidence at trial. This is accomplished by filing a motion to suppress with the trial judge. Even if an officer obtained a warrant prior to searching, if that warrant is defective or not supported by probable cause, then the evidence must be suppressed. Often times, after the fruits of an illegal detention, interrogation or search are suppressed, the government is left with very little evidence and the charges are dismissed.
If no motion to suppress can be filed on behalf of the client, Attorney Powderly will carefully assess with the client his chances of acquittal at trial. A thorough investigation of the case will be made, and if the case goes to trial, Attorney Powderly will be prepared to aggressively cross examine the government's witnesses and present favorable defense evidence.
If no suppression issues can be raised, and the client elects not to try the case, a guilty plea may be entered. Attorney James Powderly will make every effort utilizing his vast experience to insure that the client receives a favorable plea bargain. The best lawyers in trial get the best plea bargains.
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Some Massachusetts Class B Drugs
* Methamphetamine
* Phenmetrazine
* Methylphenidate
Mass Methamphetamine Penalties and Sentences
Possession of Methamphetamines 1st Offense Chapter 94C: Section 32A. Class B controlled substances; unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing or possession with intent to manufacture, etc. Attorney James Powderly defends individuals facing Massachusetts Meth (methamphetamine) Possession Charges in: Allston, Arlington, Attleboro, Belmont, Boston, Braintree, Brighton, Brockton, Brookline, Cambridge, Charlestown, Dedham, Everett, Fall River, Framingham, Gloucester, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Lawrence, Lexington, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Middlesex County, New Bedford, Needham, Newton, Norfolk County, Plymouth, Quincy, Revere, Roxbury, Salem, Saugus, Somerville, South Boston, Springfield, Suffolk County, Taunton, Walpole, Waltham, Wareham, Watertown, West Roxbury, Winchester, Worcester, Worcester County, Wrentham, and the Cape Cod Region including Barnstable and Falmouth.
*Imprisonment up to 1 year
*Fine up to $1,000
*Loss of Driver’s License
Possession of Methamphetamines 2nd Offense
*Imprisonment up to 2 years
*Fine up to $2,000
*Loss of Driver’s License
Manufacturing/Distributing/Dispensing/Possessing with Intent to Manufacture/Distribute/Dispense Methamphetamines; 1st Offense
*State prison 2 ½ to 10 years or House of Correction 1 to 2 ½ years (mandatory minimum 1 year)
*Fine between $1,000 and $10,000
*Loss of Driver’s License
Manufacturing/Distributing/Dispensing or Possessing with Intent to Manufacture,/Distribute/Dispense Methamphetamines; 2nd Offense
*State prison 3-10 years
*Fine between $2,500 and $25,000
*Loss of Driver’s License
Trafficking Methamphetamines; 14 Grams or more but less then 28 Grams
*State Prison 3-15 years
*Fine $2,500-$25,000
Trafficking Methamphetamines; 28 Grams or more but less then 100 Grams
*State Prison 5-20 years
*Fine $5,000-$50,000
Trafficking Methamphetamines; 100 Grams or more but less then 200 Grams
*State Prison 10-20 years
*Fine $10,000-$100,000
Trafficking Methamphetamines; 200 Grams or more
*State Prison 15-20 years
*Fine $50,000-$500,000
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Massachusetts Methamphetamine General Laws
(a) Any person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures, distributes, dispenses, or possesses with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense a controlled substance in Class B of section thirty-one shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years, or in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one-half years, or by a fine of not less than one thousand nor more than ten thousand dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.
(b) Any person convicted of violating this section after one or more prior convictions of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with the intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense a controlled substance as defined by section thirty-one of this chapter under this or any other prior law of this jurisdiction or of any offense of any other jurisdiction, federal, state, or territorial, which is the same as or necessarily includes the elements of said offense shall be punished by a term of imprisonment in the state prison for not less than three nor more than ten years. No sentence imposed under the provisions of this section shall be for less than a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three years and a fine of not less than two thousand and five hundred nor more than twenty-five thousand dollars may be imposed but not in lieu of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, as established herein.
Chapter 94C: Section 34. Unlawful possession of particular controlled substances, including heroin and marihuana
No person knowingly or intentionally shall possess a controlled substance unless such substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription or order, from a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the provisions of this chapter. Except as provided in Section 32L of this Chapter or as hereinafter provided, any person who violates this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any person who violates this section by possessing heroin shall for the first offense be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars, or both, and for a second or subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than two and one-half years nor more than five years or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars and imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one-half years. Any person who violates this section by possession of more than one ounce of marihuana or a controlled substance in Class E of section thirty-one shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than six months or a fine of five hundred dollars, or both. Except for an offense involving a controlled substance in Class E of section thirty-one, whoever violates the provisions of this section after one or more convictions of a violation of this section or of a felony under any other provisions of this chapter, or of a corresponding provision of earlier law relating to the sale or manufacture of a narcotic drug as defined in said earlier law, shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars, or both.
Chapter 94C: Section 32E. Trafficking in marihuana, cocaine, heroin, morphine, opium, etc.
(b) Any person who trafficks in a controlled substance defined in clause (4) of paragraph (a) or in clause (3) of paragraph (c) of Class B of section thirty-one by knowingly or intentionally manufacturing, distributing or dispensing or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense or by bringing into the commonwealth a net weight of fourteen grams or more of a controlled substance as so defined, or a net weight of fourteen grams or more of any mixture containing a controlled substance as so defined shall, if the net weight of a controlled substance as so defined, or any mixture thereof is:
(1) Fourteen grams or more but less than twenty-eight grams, be punished by a term of imprisonment in the state prison for not less than three nor more than fifteen years. No sentence imposed under the provisions of this clause shall be for less than a minimum term of imprisonment of three years, and a fine of not less than two thousand five hundred nor more than twenty-five thousand dollars may be imposed but not in lieu of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, as established herein.
(2) Twenty-eight grams or more, but less than one hundred grams, be punished by a term of imprisonment in the state prison for not less than five nor more than twenty years. No sentence imposed under the provisions of this clause shall be for less than a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years, and a fine of not less than five thousand nor more than fifty thousand dollars may be imposed but not in lieu of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, as established herein.
(3) One hundred grams or more, but less than two hundred grams, be punished by a term of imprisonment in the state prison for not less than ten nor more than twenty years. No sentence imposed under the provisions of this clause shall be for less than a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years and a fine of not less than ten thousand nor more than one hundred thousand dollars may be imposed but not in lieu of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, as established herein.
(4) Two hundred grams or more, be punished by a term of imprisonment in the state prison for not less than fifteen nor more than twenty years. No sentence imposed under the provisions of this clause shall be for less than a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of fifteen years and a fine of not less than fifty thousand nor more than five hundred thousand dollars may be imposed but not in lieu of the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment, as established herein.
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