In Kansas, well-known drugs like Cocaine and Heroin are classified as CDS, along with the compounds used to create the drugs.
Kansas’ View on CDS
Kansas law breaks CDS into five categories or “Schedules.”
Schedule I - These are the “most dangerous” drugs. They have a high chance of addiction and abuse with little to no medical value.
Schedules II - V - Schedules II-V gradually decrease when speaking on the chance of addiction and abuse, with Schedule V being the least serious.
If you’ve been arrested in Kansas for CDS possession, you’ll want to speak with an experienced Kansas criminal defense attorney to discuss your rights.
Penalties for Illegal Controlled Substance Possession
As stated earlier, it is illegal to possess controlled substances in Kansas without a legitimate medical prescription. The penalties associated with CDS possession vary based on a few things.
The judge will base their decision on the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines, which is something that takes the accused individual’s criminal history into account, meaning that every case is different.
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