CDS Drug – 5 Fatally Powerful Drug Types

CDS Drug

CDS stands for Controlled Dangerous Substance. It is illegal to be in possession of CDS drugs. There is a federal law that regulates the United States’ drug policy. This law is the Controlled Substances Act. (CSA)

The CSA has an outline for how to regulate each drug. They then organize these drugs into 5 categories. It refers to the categories as “schedules”.

Remember this: the first, is the worst. Do you see how it rhymes? The first schedule includes drugs like heroin, meth, and LSD. We do not consider them to have any medical value.

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has also identified these drugs as harmful because of their high addiction rate. The DEA publishes a complete list of CDS drugs. They are constantly updating this list.

NJ CDS Drug Schedule

How Does a Drug Become CDS?

Under the CSA, certain factors are considered in determining the “dangerousness” of a particular drug. Once, the drug is analyzed and determined to be harmful, it gets a “CDS drug” classification.

These are the factors listed under federal law:

  1. Its actual or relative potential for abuse.
  2. Scientific evidence of its pharmacological effect, if known.
  3. The state of current scientific knowledge regarding the drug or other substance.  
  4. Its history and current pattern of abuse. The scope, duration, and significance of abuse.
  5. What, if any, risk there is to the public health.
  6. Its psychic or physiological dependence liability.
  7. Whether the substance is an immediate precursor of a substance already controlled under this subchapter.

Federal CDS Drug Schedule

Federal CDS Schedule

CDS Drug Possession Penalties

First off, it is important to know the amount (weight) of drugs that you were in possession of.
The greater the “weight” or amount of drugs found in your possession, the more serious the consequences.
If you were charged with small amounts of drugs (for personal use), your matter will be most likely be treated as a misdemeanor.
An example of a small amount would be less than 50 grams of marijuana.
The maximum penalties for misdemeanor drug charges are up to six months in jail and up to a $1,000.00 fine.
All other drug possession charges are treated as felony matters.
You will be facing either 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th-degree felony charges.

Can I Get Probation for CDS charges?

Again, everything depends on the amount of drugs in your possession and the type of charges.

For example, if the police caught you with a blunt and arrested you for simple CDS possession, then you could probably get into the conditional discharge program.

However, if the police arrest you for 3-rd degree felony “weight”, then we would need to do everything to get you into PTI.

If you’ve been arrested for and type of CDS drug charges, we are here to help you.

How We Can Help

Regardless of the criminal charges you are facing, we are here to defend & protect you. Whether you are facing a restraining order, drug charge, theft charge, or aggravated assault charge, we are here to help you. Even a DWI case can really complicate your life.

If we can’t get your charges dismissed, we can either get them downgraded or place you in a diversionary program. The point is, our criminal defense lawyers will fight tirelessly to get you the best result possible. Take advantage of our free consultation to see how we can help.

Our Experience

You or a loved one have been arrested. Understandably, you are terrified & have a lot of questions. You’ve heard about plea bargains & probation, but the process is overwhelming. You want a local attorney near you to represent you.

Mr. Peyrouton is from Ridgewood & handles all types of criminal matters in New Jersey The New Jersey Law Journal recently published one of his articles on the subject of criminal law.

Our Practice Areas

Below you will find some but not all of our practice areas. Of course, if you do not see your criminal charges listed, feel free to contact us for a free consultation. We will meet with you to discuss your case & to answer all of your legal concerns. Se habla español tambien!

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How Do Your Free Consultations Work?

There are plenty of excellent criminal lawyers in the Hackensack area. Most, if not all of them, offer free, 20-minute, consultations. However, our free consultations do not have a time limit. You will never feel rushed.

The best way for us to help you is to patiently listen to your side of the story. Your version of events will serve as the basis for your legal defense. It is during these initial meetings that your memory of the event is fresh in your mind. Why we would rush you during such an important aspect of your case.

We understand that your choice of attorney could mean the difference between your freedom and spending years behind bars. 

When you hire an attorney, you are entering a long-term relationship. For this reason, it is important that you feel comfortable with the team of Hackensack criminal lawyers that will represent you.

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