What is a Controlled Substance?
A "controlled substance" generally is a drug, substance or immediate precursor (the principal compound which is an immediate chemical intermediary used or likely to be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance) which has been given a designation as such by Statute. Controlled substances are labeled as Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV or Schedule V - use or possession of a controlled substance is not necessarily illegal, such as when you have a valid prescription from your doctor.
Some common examples of Schedule I controlled substances are heroin, marihuana (marijuana) MDMA and LSD. Some common examples of Schedule II controlled substances are opium, codeine, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone and methadone.
Mississippi criminal law, with some exceptions, declares it unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute, dispense or possess with intent to sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute or dispense, a controlled substance; or to create, sell, barter, transfer, distribute, dispense or possess with intent to create, sell, barter, transfer, distribute or dispense, a counterfeit substance. Penalties for unlawful use or possession of a controlled substance are varied based on the circumstances.
Some common examples of Schedule I controlled substances are heroin, marihuana (marijuana) MDMA and LSD. Some common examples of Schedule II controlled substances are opium, codeine, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone and methadone.
Mississippi criminal law, with some exceptions, declares it unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute, dispense or possess with intent to sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute or dispense, a controlled substance; or to create, sell, barter, transfer, distribute, dispense or possess with intent to create, sell, barter, transfer, distribute or dispense, a counterfeit substance. Penalties for unlawful use or possession of a controlled substance are varied based on the circumstances.
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