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Indiana Drug Trafficking Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Most people are familiar with the term trafficking in the context of moving large quantities of illicit drugs, often from other countries and across state lines. Federal drug trafficking laws target the most extensive drug operations. These operations often involve multiple states.<\/p>\r\n

While most state laws do not have designated drug trafficking laws<\/a>, they criminalize the unauthorized sale of controlled substances. Someone who drives a van full of uncut cocaine across the border will face much stiffer penalties than someone selling a gram of cocaine on the street corner.<\/p>\r\n

Indiana’s drug trafficking laws are comprehensive, covering various types of drugs and specific threshold amounts. This article highlights Indiana’s drug dealing and trafficking laws and the penalties under the state\u2019s criminal law.<\/p>\r\n

Schedule of Controlled Substances in Indiana<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Indiana Code classifies controlled substances from Schedule I to V<\/a>. Schedule I drugs have a high risk for drug abuse and no accepted medical use. Schedule V substances offer a low potential for drug abuse and have accepted medical uses. The following provides further detail on the schedule of controlled substances in Indiana:<\/p>\r\n

Schedule I Drugs<\/h3>\r\n

These are substances that have the highest tendency for drug abuse and no accepted medical use. Examples of Schedule I drugs<\/a> are Lysergic acid (LSD), heroin, ecstasy, and peyote.<\/p>\r\n

Schedule II Drugs<\/h3>\r\n

These are substances with a high risk for drug abuse but have accepted medical use with severe restrictions. The abuse of the drugs listed under Schedule II<\/a> could lead to severe physical or psychological dependence. Examples of Schedule II drugs include cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, amphetamine, fentanyl, and oxycodone.<\/p>\r\n

Schedule III Drugs<\/h3>\r\n

These substances are those that have a lower likelihood of drug abuse than Schedule I and II drugs. Schedule III<\/a> drugs also have accepted medical use but could lead to minor physical dependence or significant psychological dependence. Examples of Schedule III drugs include ketamine, testosterone, anabolic steroids, and medicines containing 90 milligrams or less of codeine per dosage.<\/p>\r\n

Schedule IV Drugs<\/h3>\r\n

These substances have a lower risk for drug abuse than those under Schedule III. Schedule IV<\/a> drugs also have accepted medical use. The drug abuse of these substances could result in minimal physical or psychological dependence compared to other substances. Examples of Schedule IV drugs are Xanax, Lorcaserin, Valium, Ativan, and Tramadol.<\/p>\r\n

Schedule V Drugs<\/h3>\r\n

These drugs have a low likelihood of drug abuse compared to other substances in Schedule IV. They also have accepted medical use. Schedule V<\/a> drugs include cough preparations such as Robitussin AC with less than 2000 milligrams of codeine and other medications such as Motofen, Lomotil, and Parepectolin.<\/p>\r\n

Indiana\u2019s Threshold Amount for Drug Sales<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Under the Indiana Code, the following is the threshold amount for drug trafficking charges in Indiana. The threshold amount varies depending on the type of drug involved.<\/p>\r\n

Cocaine, narcotics (heroin, etc.), or methamphetamine:<\/p>\r\n