Kansas Man Facing Nevada Drug Charges
Last week a thirty-two-year-old man from Kansas was arraigned on five drug felonies after the Nevada Highway Patrol allegedly discovered nearly a dozen pounds of marijuana and oxycodone in his car. He was reportedly arrested in Florida for drug crimes as well including possession of cocaine with intent to sell. His bail was set to $50,000.
The Nevada crime of possessing drugs for sale makes it unlawful to possess narcotics for the purpose of selling them. Police often presume a suspect has intent to sell if they're carrying around a lot of cash (especially small bills) and a weapon and are found in areas where drug deals typically take place. Other alleged signs that someone may be committing the Nevada crime of possessing drugs for sale include possessing large quantities of the narcotics and storing them in evenly-measured, separate containers or baggies.
Penalties for the Nevada crime of possessing drugs for sale depend on the type of controlled substance involved. A first offense for intending to sell schedule I or II drugs is a category D misdemeanor, carrying one to four years and maybe $5,000 in fines. Otherwise it carries one to four years and maybe $10,000 in fines. But probation may be possible for a first-time conviction.
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