Salt Lake City Drug Crime Attorneys

Understanding Utah's Drug Possession Laws

Some states have additional categories for specific drugs such as marijuana because the laws are constantly changing. For example, in the case of marijuana, it is legalized in some states for medical or even recreational use, however, it is still considered illegal under federal law. In general, it is essential to know the drug laws in your state.

Note that drug possession includes having drug paraphernalia like syringes, crack pipes, or bongs. If you have any items like this in your car or in plain sight, you may get arrested for possession. Interestingly enough, a newly purchased pipe may not be considered paraphernalia because it does not have drug residue on it.

Laws concerning possession of drugs usually fall into one of these categories:

• Simple possession
• Possession with intent to distribute

Simple possession meaning that the drugs were intended for your own, personal use. The intent to distribute typically has harsher penalties than simple possession.