When faced with drug charges, please call. Even if there is just a "request" to search your
home or vehicle, call. When in doubt, ask for an attorney and call us. Our law firm is
located in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. A major concern in drug cases
are the potential forfeitures that can accompany drug charges, getting an attorney
involved in the civil or criminal forfeiture proceedings is critical.
Once the charges are filed, you need someone who can answer your questions as well as
question the procedures leading to your arrest. Was the stop or search of your vehicle
lawful? Was there a basis for the warrant and was it exercised properly?
State and Federal prosecutions vary greatly in terms of methods used and potential
sentences. Federal cases in particular require extensive individual attention so that you
understand what the potential sentences can be under the often unforgiving United
States Sentencing Guidelines.
Under Pennsylvania law, you can face various mandatory sentences, ranging from
license suspensions to eight years in prison, including but not limited to the following:*
(*the following is meant for informational purposes, specific cases can vary and require
you to review the facts of your case with counsel.)
FIREARMS
Drug sales with firearms = 5 years
MARIJUANA
Possession with Intent to Deliver
2 lbs of Marijuana = 1 year mandatory minimum
but less than 10 lbs and $5,000 fine
or (2 year mandatory minimum and $10,000 fine
10 live plants to less than 21 if the defendant has a prior drug
live plants trafficking conviction at sentencing)
Possession with Intent to Deliver
10 lbs of Marijuana = 3 year mandatory minimum
but less than 51 lbs and $15,000 fine
or (4 year mandatory minimum and $30,000 fine
21 live plants to less than 51 if the defendant has a prior drug
live plants trafficking conviction at sentencing)
Possession with Intent to Deliver
10 lbs or more of Marijuana = 5 year mandatory minimum
but less than 10 lbs and $50,000 fine
or
51 or more live plants
NARCOTICS
2g to less than 10g = 2 year mandatory minimum
$5,000 fine
(3 year mandatory minimum and a $10,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
10g to less than 100g = 3 year mandatory minimum
$15,000 fine
(5 year mandatory minimum and a $30,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
100g plus = 5 year mandatory minimum
$25,000 fine
(7 year mandatory minimum and a $50,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
COCAINE (crack or powder)
2g to less than 10g = 1 year mandatory minimum
$5,000 fine
(3 year mandatory minimum and a $10,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
10g to less than 100g = 3 year mandatory minimum
$15,000 fine
(5 year mandatory minimum and a $30,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
100g plus = 4 year mandatory minimum
$25,000 fine
(7 year mandatory minimum and a $50,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
METHAMPHETAMINE
5g to less than 10g = 3 year mandatory minimum
$15,000 fine
(5 year mandatory minimum and a $30,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
10g to less than 100g = 4 year mandatory minimum
$25,000 fine
(7 year mandatory minimum and a $50,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
100g plus = 5 year mandatory minimum
$50,000 fine
(8 year mandatory minimum and a $50,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
AMPHETAMINE
5g plus = 2 1/2 year mandatory minimum
$15,000 fine
(5 year mandatory minimum and a $30,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
HEROIN
1g to less than 5g = 2 year mandatory minimum
$5,000 fine
(3 year mandatory minimum and a $10,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
5g to less than 50g = 3 year mandatory minimum
$15,000 fine
(5 year mandatory minimum and a $30,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
50g plus = 5 year mandatory minimum
$25,000 fine
(7 year mandatory minimum and a $50,000 fine
if the defendant has a prior drug
trafficking conviction at sentencing)
All Drug Possession Crimes:
License Suspension = 6 months for a first offense
=1 year for a second offense
=2 years fpr third or subsequent offense
An arrest can lead to harsh penalties, potential forfeitures, and collateral consequences,
always remember, "The Right Attorney Can Make a Difference!" Call us at (570) 421-5568.
Drug Charges
Criminal Defense at
Cramer, Swetz, & McManus, P.C.
711 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-5568
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