Drug Sales Defense Attorney in Anchorage
Contact Our Anchorage Drug Crimes Lawyer
While simply possessing a dangerous controlled substance can result in
extensive jail sentences and expensive fines. However, the penalties for
selling drugs in Alaska are much more severe. If you have been arrested
and charged for selling illegal drugs, it is imperative you obtain legal
representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney.
At
Denali Law Group, we are committed to helping you get your charges reduced or your case
entirely dismissed. With
more than 75 years of combined experience, our Anchorage drug crime attorneys possess the comprehensive understanding
of the state legal system in order to get the results you want. Do not
hesitate to hire qualified legal assistance immediately.
Request a confidential
case evaluation today!
Penalties for Selling Drugs in Alaska
Alaska categorizes all controlled dangerous substances (CDS) crimes into
five degrees, with misconduct in first-degree being considered as most
significant. Sale or distribution of CDS involves all five degrees, which
all result in felonies except for misconduct of the fifth-degree.
The following are the five degrees of misconduct, the corresponding penalties
and the actions that warrant each conviction:
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Misconduct in the first-degree – An unclassified felony, punishable by imprisonment of five to
99 years and a maximum fine of $500,000
- Sale of any amount of Schedule IA CDS to an individual under 19 years of
age who is at least three years younger than the defendant
- Sale of any amount of Schedule IIA or IIIA CDS to a person an individual
under 19 years of age who is at least three years younger than the defendant
- Being involved in a continuing criminal enterprise with at least five other
people and gaining substantial income due to felony distribution of CDS
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Misconduct in the second-degree – Class A felony, punishable by imprisonment up to 20 years and
a maximum fine of $250,000
- Sale of any amount of Schedule IA CDS
- Sale of a derivative of methamphetamine (such as salts or isomers) or prohibited
chemicals to another individual with reckless disregard of the fact that
the material will be used to manufacture any substance that involves methamphetamine,
its salts, and isomers.
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Misconduct in the third-degree – Class B felony, punishable by imprisonment of up to 10 years and
a maximum fine of $100,000
- Sale of any amount of a Schedule IIA or IIIA CDS
- Sale of any amount of Schedule IVA, VA, or VIA CDS to a person under 19
years of age who is at least three years younger than the defendant
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Misconduct in the fourth-degree – Class C felony, punishable by a maximum five-year prison sentence
and a maximum fine of up to $50,000.
- Sale of any amount of Schedule IVA or VA CDS
- Sale of any preparation, compound, or substance with a total weight of
one ounce or more which contains a Schedule VIA CDS
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Misconduct in the fifth-degree – Class A misdemeanor, punishable a maximum jail sentence of one
year and a fine of up to $10,000
- Sale of any preparation, compound, or substance with a total weight of
less than one ounce which contains a Schedule VIA CDS
Have Denali Law Group on Your Side
Our firm can conduct a thorough investigation into your case and gather
evidence necessary to develop an aggressive and customized defense strategy
for you. Since some of our
Anchorage drug crime attorneys are
former prosecutors, we can give you the advantage of anticipating how the prosecution will
approach your case. Let us protect your rights, reputation, and freedom today.
Contact us and schedule an appointment with our legal team today.