Controlled Substances conviction penalties under

The CSA also provides a system of penalties for drug possession or trafficking. The basic penalty for possession of a controlled substance is up to one year in prison plus a minimum fine of 1,000. This increases to up to three years and 5,000 for a third offense (counting previous convictions under state law). There are special higher penalties for possession of certain substances such as a mixture or substance which contains cocaine base, starting at up to three years and a fine of 5,000. 

Possession of amyl nitrite without a prescription in Pennsylvania is a misdemeanor under the state s Controlled Substances, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Act. A first-time conviction carries a penalty of up to three years in state prison and a fine of up to 5,000. A second offense conviction carries a penalty of up to three years in prison and a fine of up to 25,000. In Georgia, amyl nitrite is considered a dangerous drug. A conviction for possession without a prescription carries a penalty of up to a year in jail and a fine of up to 5,000. A conviction of amyl nitrite possession in outh Dakota is a Class One misdemeanor. It carries a maximum penalty of one year in county jail and a fine of 1,000 for the first offense. 

Simple possession of AASs is a federal offense punishable by up to one year in prison and/or a minimum fine of 1,000. If the person has a previous conviction for certain offenses, the penalty is imprisonment of at least 15 days up to two years and a minimum fine of 2,500. Selling or possessing AASs with intent to sell is a federal felony. The first time someone is caught making or distributing steroids the penalty is up to five years in prison and/or a 250,000 fine. If caught a second time, prison time can be increased to 10 years. During 1989 and 1990, many states reclassified AASs to become controlled substances under state law. A 1991 survey of state... 

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