What is possession of a controlled substance?

In Kansas, possession of a controlled substance refers to the illegal possession or control of a drug which the federal government or Kansas classifies as a Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V substance. Possession of a controlled substance may include drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and certain prescription drugs. Possession refers to having actual physical possession of the illegal drug, or being in close proximity to it in a way that shows a degree of control. It is not necessary for the person to actually own the drug, an example of possession may be if a person is knowingly holding the drug for someone else. Even though it is often referred to as “simple possession,” possession of a controlled substance is a serious crime in Kansas. Penalties for possession of a controlled substance can include high fines, jail time, and probation. The penalty may vary depending on the amount and type of narcotic found in a person’s possession, as well as their criminal history. For example, possession of a large amount of a Class 1 controlled substance may be punished more severely than possession of a small amount of a Class 5 controlled substance.

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