Prescription Drug Lawsuits

The FDA does not disclose all drug side effects or independent research associated with an approved prescription drug. Because of this, many people have damaging side effects that are not known to the general public. The side effects can be damaging not only for the short-term but can also have long-lasting effects for someone. Often, the side effects found during normal use will be so severe that it will lead to the FDA issuing a recall of the previously approved drug. Millions of dollars have been awarded to people that are exposed to and suffer damaging side effects and injuries from prescription drugs. Get in touch with a lawyer familiar with prescription drug recalls to find out if you have a case or could be affected.
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Drugs penalties

You can get a fine or prison sentence if you:
take drugs
carry drugs
make drugs
sell, deal or share drugs (also called ‘supplying’ them)
The penalties depend on the type of drug or substance, the amount you have, and whether you’re also dealing or producing it.
Drug Law

Drugs penalties

You can get a fine or prison sentence if you:
take drugs
carry drugs
make drugs
sell, deal or share drugs (also called ‘supplying’ them)
The penalties depend on the type of drug or substance, the amount you have, and whether you’re also dealing or producing it.
Drug Law

Types of drugs

The maximum penalties for drug possession, supply (selling, dealing or sharing) and production depend on what type or ‘class’ the drug is.
ClassDrugPossessionSupply and production
ACrack cocaine, cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA), heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms, methadone, methamphetamine (crystal meth)Up to 7 years in prison, an unlimited fine or bothUp to life in prison, an unlimited fine or both
BAmphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis, codeine, ketamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones (for example mephedrone, methoxetamine)Up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or bothUp to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both
CAnabolic steroids, benzodiazepines (diazepam), gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), piperazines (BZP), khatUp to 2 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both (except anabolic steroids - it’s not an offence to possess them for personal use)Up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both

Types of drugs

The maximum penalties for drug possession, supply (selling, dealing or sharing) and production depend on what type or ‘class’ the drug is.
ClassDrugPossessionSupply and production
ACrack cocaine, cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA), heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms, methadone, methamphetamine (crystal meth)Up to 7 years in prison, an unlimited fine or bothUp to life in prison, an unlimited fine or both
BAmphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis, codeine, ketamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones (for example mephedrone, methoxetamine)Up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or bothUp to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both
CAnabolic steroids, benzodiazepines (diazepam), gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), piperazines (BZP), khatUp to 2 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both (except anabolic steroids - it’s not an offence to possess them for personal use)Up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both