As reported by Maria Armental in the July 20, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Coventry Police have arrested five (5) people for drug related charges. The arrests followed a four (4) months undercover investigation. All five (5) have been charged with possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. The drugs involved were prescription medications.
Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-4.01(a), it shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.
The penalties for drug charges vary based on the type of drugs involved. All controlled substances are categorized into five (5) schedules. The penalties if convicted of possession with intent to deliver are:
(i) A controlled substance classified in schedule I or II, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) years, or fined not more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) nor less than three thousand dollars ($3,000), or both;
(ii) A controlled substance classified in schedule III or IV, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than twenty (20) years, or fined not more than forty thousand dollars ($40,000), or both; provided, with respect to a controlled substance classified in schedule III(d), upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five (5) years, or fined not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), or both.
(iii) A controlled substance classified in schedule V, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than one year, or fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.
If you or a family member has been charged with drug possession, possession of marijuana or other drug offenses, please allow Attorney Robert H. Humphrey's reputation, experience and skill to successfully guide you through the legal process. Please contact Attorney Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., at 401-816-5862 or e-mail him at rhh@rhumphreylaw.com.