drug possession
Carrying illegal substances
Drug possession is the crime of having illegal substances on your person or property.
The severity varies by jurisdiction and substance—possession of marijuana may be a minor offense where possession of heroin is a felony.
He was charged with drug possession after police found cocaine in his car.
Simple possession (for personal use) is typically less serious than possession with intent to distribute.
- personal useFor oneself only
- small amountMinuscule quantity
- LSDPsychedelic hallucinogen
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- cannabisPsychoactive hemp plant
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