If you are caught smoking a controlled substance like marijuana, or caught while selling or transporting it, then you will be arrested immediately. Hiring a drug crime attorney can help you with the court proceedings, and increase the chances of a good outcome. Connecticut drug attorney Mr. George W. Ganim, Jr. handles everything from drug possession to drug trafficking. If you have been charged or are under investigation for a crime, you can contact Attorney Ganim at 203 445-6542/ 877-828-4279 or fax at 203-713-8388 and e-mail at george@attorneyganim.com for a Free Consultation Today. Visit http://www.attorneyganim.com for more information.

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Penalties for Drug Crimes in
Connecticut

2. Drug Attorney, Connecticut
• If you are caught smoking a controlled substance like marijuana, or caught while
selling or transporting it, then you will be arrested immediately.
• Hiring a drug crime attorney can help you with the court proceedings.

3. For the possession, trafficking and sale of controlled
dangerous substances (CDS) in Connecticut, the following
penalties are imposed:

4. One and Half Ounces of CDS
• For the possession of one and half ounces of CDS, you may be subjected to a fine
of up to $150, with no further criminal proceedings.

5. One-half of an Ounce and Four Ounces CDS
• For first offense you may carry up to a $1000 fine and up to 1 year jail time.
• For second subsequent offense, you may face up to a $3000 fine and up to 5
years prison time.

6. 4 Ounces or More CDS
• For first offense, you may face up to $2000 fine and up to 5 years jail time.
• For second subsequent offense, you may face up to a $5000 fine and up to 10
years jail time.

7. Near School
• If the crime is committed within 1500 feet of a school, 2 years of prison time will
be added to your existing penalties.

8. Paraphernalia
• For possession of drug paraphernalia, like spoons scales, bongs etc., you may face
up to a $2000 fine and up to one year jail time.

9. Drug Crime Attorney in Bridgeport and Milford
• Retaining a drug crime attorney can help you in the legal proceedings, and
increase the chances of a good outcome.
• Connecticut drug attorney Mr. George W. Ganim, Jr. handles everything from drug
possession to drug trafficking.

10. Contact Us:
Attorney George W. Ganim, Jr.
Drug Crime Attorney, Connecticut
Ph. No.: (203)445-6542, (877)828-4279
Fax: (203)713-8388
E-mail: george@attorneyganim.com
www.attorneyganim.com