What is the punishment for a pound of meth in a federal case?

Question

Can he appeal...after....maybe to lower the sentance? I know its a mandatory minimum!

Answer 1

i dont know what it is .....but if you take in consideration how much PAIN, LOSS OF LIFE ,AND JUST PLAIN DESTRUCTION THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED TO SOMES
LIFE.AND EVERYONE AROUND THEM!! what do you think it should be?

Answer 2

To say there is a "mandatory minimum" is not exactly true. There is what's known as "sentencing guidelines" which are used in state and federal court.

Because there are always different factors considered in every case...some "sentencing points" may be used to essentially reduce the amount of incarceration determined by the courts.

Additionally, the circumstances of which court the case is held in will determine whether state or federal sentencing rules are used.

Based upon my own experience, one pound of methamphetamine is known as a "Trafficking" weight and certainly a very serious consequence for penalties either way!

Best wishes.

Answer 3

Possession of a controlled substance, possession for sale, intent to distribute.....

I believe the minimum mandatory is 10 years for the last 2 charges if convicted. Lower sentence? Maybe to have the sentences run concurrently...but with a pound?

Answer 4

Under federal law, it is illegal to possess, possess with the intent to sell, make, sell or attempt to make meth. It is also illegal to possess certain precursor substances with the intent to make meth or to sell those precursor substances when you believe they will be used to make meth. It is also illegal to place booby traps near where meth is being made and also against the law to make meth when it will endanger human life. Finally, under federal law, a person can have their property taken away if related to the making or selling of meth, and can also be forced to pay money to anyone hurt by meth or to pay for the cost of cleaning up a site used to make meth. Simple possession of meth cases are generally handled by state and local prosecutors. Federal prosecutions usually involve the distribution, possession with intent, manufacture, and attempt to manufacture meth. Probation is rarely an option following a sentencing hearing in these cases. Generally defendants will serve at least 85% of the court ordered sentence.




The particular punishments in terms of prison sentences depend on the type of conduct along with the amounts of meth involved. In some cases, the conduct is so serious, there is no chance for probation or parole. In other words, if the person is found guilty, they must be sentenced to prison and must serve the entire sentence in prison.

A. A person who is involved in making, selling or possessing with the intent to sell the following amounts of meth must be sentenced to the following minimum prison sentence. A minimum sentence means they must be sentenced to at least that much time but could be sentenced to more.

i. 50 grams pure meth---- 10 years (no probation/parole)

ii. 5 grams pure meth---- 5 years (no probation/parole)

iii. 500 grams mixture of meth-- 10 years (no probation/parole)

iv. 50 grams mixture of meth—5 years (no probation/parole)

B. A person who possesses precursor substances (substances used to make meth) with the intent to make meth can be sentenced up to 20 years in prison.

C. A person who sells precursor substances believing they will be used to make meth can be sentenced up to 20 years in prison.

D. A person who puts a booby trap near a place where meth is being made can be sentenced up to 10 years in prison.

E. It is illegal to maintain a place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using meth. Penalties include a sentence of not more than 20 years in prison, fine of $500,000, and a period of supervised release of not more than 3 years. A person who endangers human life by making meth can be sentenced up to 10 years.

Answer 5

Let the punishment fit the crime!

And if it does, hopefully he'll come out of it CLEAN.

Answer 6

He must support Hilary Clinton or death.