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Alabama Drug Distribution Charges<\/h1>\n
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\n By Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance usually involves selling, delivering, or giving away drugs. However, simply possessing certain quantities of a controlled substance can lead to a charge of possession with intent to distribute. Both charges are Class B felonies in Alabama. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Many state legislators take drug possession for distribution very seriously and impose laws that reflect this. Alabama is no different.<\/p>\r\n

The Code of Alabama<\/a> clearly outlines the drug offenses that can lead to drug distribution charges. These Alabama laws cover the unlawful distribution of drugs and unlawful possession of drugs with an intent to distribute.<\/p>\r\n

The consequences of drug distribution charges are pretty severe, as they can include lengthy prison sentences, mandatory minimum sentences, and the stigma of being an ex-felon.<\/p>\r\n

This FindLaw article explores drug distribution charges in the state of Alabama.<\/p>\r\n

Unlawful Distribution vs. Unlawful Possession of Drugs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Section 13A-12-211<\/a> of the Alabama Criminal Code contains its laws prohibiting drug distribution. The Code addresses two types of drug distribution: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drugs.<\/p>\r\n

Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance<\/h3>\r\n

Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Ala. Code \u00a7 13A-12-211 (a)), a Class B felony, occurs when a person does one of the following with a controlled substance as identified in Schedules I to V of Alabama’s controlled substances list<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n