Possession with intent (also known as possession with intent to distribute) can be defined as a crime that occurs when an individual is found to be in possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell or distribute it to others, with intent to obtain illicit gains from the product or act of the distribution.

To prove that an individual intended to distribute a controlled substance, evidence of intent must be present for a prosecution, which may include evidence that suggests that they had a large quantity of the drug, packaging materials, or scales that were commonly used in drug distributions at the time of the arrest.

As a general rule, states and countries have different laws and penalties regarding possession with intent, but in general, people are imprisoned or fined when they are convicted of possession with intent. It’s good to know these laws so you be sure to follow them. If you are pulled over and charged with possession with intent, you can also know what penalties you could be facing.

A critical thing to keep in mind is that the determination of whether a person had possession with intent is based on circumstances surrounding the possession and can be interpreted differently by law enforcement agencies and the courts depending on the circumstances surrounding the possession. A criminal defense attorney who has extensive experience handling possession with intent charges should be consulted if you face charges related to possession with intent charges.

If you are facing these charges and think you might need the assistance of an attorney to help you fight them, be sure to reach out to us. We are here to help with all your criminal defense needs. Give us a call at (303) 791-6500 today.