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.
To convict someone of illegal possession of a controlled substance, the prosecutor must prove the following elements of the crime: Knowing. The crime of possessing a controlled substance occurs whenever a person knowingly and intentionally has control of a controlled drug. However, the prosecution doesn't have to show that the accused knew that the drugs were controlled and that possession in this circumstance was illegal.