Our panelists will discuss: 1  The current legislative environment. 2  The proposed tax legislation on individual tax reform. 3  Considerations to prepare for change.
Whether you are caught with marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, or a prescription drug that isnât lawfully yours, you will face a similar penalty. Under West Virginia law (Â§60A-4-401), possession of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor offense. If convicted, you could face 90 days to 6 months in jail with fines reaching up to $1,000. If this is your second or third offense, that penalty could be doubled. More Serious Drug Charges in W.Va.
Basically, possession of a controlled substance occurs if a person has the ability and intention to control it. Criminal possession of a controlled substance can be determined by the police in three different ways: 1  Actual Possession: This is where the person physically has control over the substance. Amount of Drug: Possessing a higher amount of a controlled substance makes it more likely that the defendant will be charged with a felony. 2  For many state drug laws, possession of a substance over a certain amount will shift the charges from misdemeanor to a felony.