• Schedule III: Codeine, Ketamine, Anabolic Steroids, Testosterone • Schedule IV: Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, Ambien, Tramadol • Schedule V: Lomotil, Motofen, Lyrica, Parepectolin, and other less dangerous prescription drugs and small amounts of certain drugs • The following are federal penalties and sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Note: Additional penalties are imposed for trafficking. • 21 U.S.C. § 844(a) (2016)- First conviction: up to one (1) year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000, or both. After first prior drug convictions: at least 15 days in prison, not to exceed two (2) years and fined at least $2,500, or both. After two or more prior drug convictions: at least 90 days in prison, not to exceed three (3) years and fined at least $5,000. • 21 U.S.C. § 853(a)(2), § 881(a)(7) (2016)- Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than one (1) year imprisonment. • 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(4) (2016)- Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used or intended for use, to transport or facilitate the transport, sale, receipt, possession or concealment of a controlled substance. • 21 U.S.C. § 862(b) (2016)- First conviction: ineligible for any or all federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses for up to one (1) year. Second or subsequent convictions: ineligible for any or all federal benefits for up to five years. • 21 U.S.C. § 844(a) (2016)- Civil fine of up to $5,000. • Misc.- Revocation of certain federal licenses and benefits, (e.g., pilot license, public housing tenancy, etc.) are vested within the authorities of individual federal agencies.
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