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If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance, felony or misdemeanor in Saline County, Attorney Shoptaw will fight for the best result for you. The potential punishments, such as time in prison, fines, and an overall disruption to your life, are indeed serious. But having a drug conviction on your record can follow you around for years — even decades. Attorney Shoptaw will review the case and determine if any rights have been violated, such as the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. Attorney Shoptaw is knowledgeable in all areas of Arkansas’ drug laws and will make every effort to fight the allegations against you. Remember, just because you did it does not mean you are guilty of a crime under the law. Call Attorney Shoptaw and fight for your rights.

  • HOW ARE DRUGS CLASSIFIED IN ARKANSAS?

    Arkansas mimics the federal practice of dividing drugs into categories, called schedules, based on the drug’s potency, the potential for addiction, health risks, and possible medical uses:

    • Schedule I — This group has the highest potential for abuse and addiction, with no accepted medical use. Drugs on the list include heroin, methaqualone, LSD, peyote, psilocybin, mescaline, and other powerful opiate and hallucinogenic drugs.
    • Schedule II — This category includes methamphetamine, morphine, oxycodone, cocaine, methadone and raw opium.
    • Schedule III — These drugs include anabolic steroids and strong prescription stimulants and depressants.
    • Schedule IV — This category includes prescription depressants, such as phenobarbital and stimulants, such as pemoline.
    • Schedule V — This group contains weaker stimulants and painkillers, such as ephedrine and codeine. Law enforcement may target people with large amounts of Schedule V drugs because they suspect they are using them in drug manufacturing operations.
    • Schedule VI — This category includes marijuana, salvia and their synthetic equivalents.
  • DRUG CRIMES AND PENALTIES IN ARKANSAS

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