Drug crimes in Nevada may encompass a range of offenses, including possession, trafficking, transporting, selling, manufacturing, paraphernalia, counterfeit substances, and maintaining a drug house.
Drug Possession
Drug possession means having a substance in your dominion and control. The crime may be questionable if the individual is around others or in a vehicle. However, Nevada law allows for legal possession of one ounce or less of marijuana or 1/8th ounce or less of concentrated marijuana.
The penalties for drug possession will vary depending on the type of drug and whether the defendant has prior drug possession convictions.
Drugs classified as Schedule I, II, III, or IV are considered to have varying degrees of the potential for abuse and include meth, heroin, PCP, cocaine, anabolic steroids, and valium. Schedule V drugs are considered to have a low potential for abuse, such as a cough suppressant.