{"id":374477,"date":"2018-10-16T09:31:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T14:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-drug-laws.html"},"modified":"2025-06-18T07:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:28:51","slug":"missouri-drug-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-drug-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Missouri Drug Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Missouri Drug Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/samuel-strom-j-d\/\">Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            June 18, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>In general, a conviction for a drug crime can lead to severe criminal penalties. The state of Missouri imposes stringent penalties for unlawfully possessing, distributing, and trafficking controlled substances.<\/p>\r\n<p>This article provides an overview of Missouri&#8217;s laws regarding drug crimes. It begins with a summary of the state&#8217;s drug schedules and cannabis laws. From there, it provides a chart outlining the state&#8217;s drug laws before concluding with a list of related resources.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Classification of Controlled Substances in Missouri<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Missouri categorizes controlled substances into <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xii-public-health-and-welfare\/mo-rev-st-195-017.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">five schedules<\/a>. Schedule I controlled substances are those that have a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical uses, and a lack of an accepted safety protocol for use under medical supervision. Schedule V drugs have a low potential for abuse and addiction relative to other drugs, and they have accepted medical uses.<\/p>\r\n<p>Examples of drugs in each schedule include the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Schedule I<\/b>: Heroin, LSD, synthetic cannabinoids, marijuana, and several types of amphetamines<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule II<\/b>: Cocaine, codeine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule III<\/b>: Ketamine, pentobarbital, and zolazepam<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule IV<\/b>: Alprazolam, barbital, clonazepam, and diazepam<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Schedule V<\/b>: Several types of compounds or mixtures that contain narcotics (e.g., cough syrups)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>A drug&#8217;s classification generally determines the severity of any applicable criminal penalties. Other factors that may affect the criminal penalties imposed after a conviction include the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The amount of drugs involved<\/li>\r\n<li>The offense&#8217;s surrounding circumstances<\/li>\r\n<li>The defendant&#8217;s criminal history<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>For more general information, visit FindLaw&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-classifications.html#\">Drug Classifications<\/a> article.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Marijuana Laws in Missouri<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Missouri legalized cannabis for personal use in 2022. People over the age of 21 may purchase and legally possess up to <a href=\"https:\/\/health.mo.gov\/safety\/cannabis\/faqs-adultuse.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three ounces of marijuana<\/a>. The state also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/health.mo.gov\/safety\/cannabis\/patient-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medical marijuana program<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Although Missouri legalized marijuana for adult use, it still has laws that punish any unlawful possession, sale, or trafficking. For a detailed examination of the state&#8217;s cannabis laws, visit FindLaw&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-marijuana-laws.html\">Missouri Marijuana Laws<\/a> article.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Summary of Missouri Drug Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The chart below provides an overview of Missouri&#8217;s drug laws. Deeper dives into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-cocaine-laws.html\" title=\"Missouri cocaine laws\">Missouri&#8217;s cocaine laws<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-heroin-laws.html\" title=\"heroin laws\">heroin laws<\/a> are available in articles at FindLaw.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Missouri Drug Law Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><b>Missouri Revised Statutes<\/b>:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xii-public-health-and-welfare\/mo-rev-st-195-017.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">195.017<\/a> (<i>controlled substances schedules<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.015<\/a> (<i>possession of a controlled substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020<\/a> (<i>delivery of a controlled substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=579.021&amp;bid=54819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.021<\/a> (<i>delivery of a controlled substance causing serious physical injury<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=579.022&amp;bid=54820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.022<\/a> (<i>delivery of a controlled substance causing death<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-030.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.030<\/a> (<i>distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-040.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.040<\/a> (<i>unlawful distribution\/delivery or sale of drug paraphernalia<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045<\/a> (<i>fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055<\/a> (<i>manufacture of a controlled substance<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065<\/a> (<i>trafficking drugs &#8211; first degree<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<li>MRS \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.068<\/a> (<i>trafficking drugs &#8211; second degree<\/i>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Drug Possession Crimes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A person who knowingly possesses a controlled substance without the lawful authorization to possess it commits the offense of possession of a controlled substance. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.015(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>The possession of any controlled substance is a Class D felony, except for 35 grams or less of marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.015(2)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>Possessing more than 10 grams of marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid but less than 35 grams is a Class A misdemeanor. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.015(3)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>Possessing 10 or fewer grams of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids is a Class D misdemeanor. If the defendant has prior drug convictions, it is a Class A misdemeanor. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.015(4)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Delivery of a Controlled Substance Under Missouri Drug Laws<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A person who does any of the following without legal authorization commits the offense of delivery of a controlled substance:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Knowingly distributes or delivers a controlled substance (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(1)(1)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Attempts to distribute or deliver a controlled substance (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(1)(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Knowingly possess a controlled substance with the intent to distribute or deliver any amount of it (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(1)(3)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Knowingly permits a minor to buy or transfer illegally obtained controlled substances (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(1)(4)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Delivery of a controlled substance is a Class C felony, except for 35 grams or less of marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(2)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>The offense is elevated to a Class B felony in the following circumstances:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If they delivered any amount of a controlled substance, except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, to a person who is less than 17 years old and is two years younger than the defendant (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(5)(1)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>If they knowingly permit a minor to purchase or transport illegally obtained controlled substances (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(5)(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If the crime involves 35 grams or less of marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid, it is a Class E felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(3)<\/a>) If the defendant delivered it to a person who was 17 years old or younger and the defendant is at least two years older than the defendant, it elevates to a Class C felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020(4)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Delivery of a Controlled Substance Causing Physical Injury or Death Under Missouri Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>If a person delivers or otherwise distributes a Schedule I or II controlled substance in violation of \u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.020<\/a>, and they know that such is mixed with another Schedule I or II controlled substance, and a person who uses it sustains a serious physical injury, the person commits the offense of delivery of a controlled substance causing serious physical injury. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=579.021&amp;bid=54819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.021(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>Delivering a controlled substance that causes serious physical injury is a Class C felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=579.021&amp;bid=54819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.021(3)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>If the user dies as a result of using said controlled substance, the person who delivered it commits the offense of delivery of a controlled substance causing death, which is a Class A felony. (\u00a7<a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=579.022&amp;bid=54820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.022(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Protected Location Under Missouri Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A person who knowingly distributes, sells, or delivers a controlled substance, except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, to another person, knowing that the distribution, delivery, or sale took place in the following locations, commits the offense of distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In, on, or within 2,000 feet of a school or on a school bus (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.030(1)(1)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>In, on, or within 1,000 feet of a park (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.030(1)(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>In or on the property of a public housing or other government-assisted housing (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.030(1)(3)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location is a Class A felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.030(2)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Unlawful Distribution, Delivery, or Sale of Drug Paraphernalia Under Missouri Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A person who unlawfully distributes, delivers, sells, or possesses drug paraphernalia with the intent to distribute, deliver, or sell it with knowledge or should know that someone will use it to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce a controlled substance into the human body commits the offense of unlawful distribution, delivery, or sale of drug paraphernalia. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-040\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.040(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>The unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia is a Class A misdemeanor. If the delivery was done for commercial purposes, it elevates to a Class E felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-040\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.040(2)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Fraudulently Attempting to Obtain a Controlled Substance Under Missouri Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A person who knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain a controlled substance or procure or attempts to procure the administration of a controlled substance by fraud commits the offense of fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045(1)<\/a>). The offense includes the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Knowingly making a false statement in a prescription order, report, or record (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045(1)(1)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Falsely assuming the title or representing themselves as a manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacist, physician, dentist, podiatrist, veterinarian, nurse, or other authorized person (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045(1)(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Making or uttering any false or forged prescription or written order (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045(1)(3)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Affixing a false or forged label to a package or receptacle containing controlled substances (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045(1)(4)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>Possessing a false or forged prescription while intending to obtain a controlled substance (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045(1)(5)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance is a Class E felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-045\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.045(2)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Manufacturing Crimes Under Missouri Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A person who does any of the following commits the offense of manufacture of a controlled substance:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>They knowingly manufacture, produce, or grow a controlled substance (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055(1)(1)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>They attempt to manufacture, produce, or grow a controlled substance (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055(1)(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>They knowingly possess a controlled substance with the intent to manufacture, produce, or grow a controlled substance (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055(1)(3)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The offense of manufacturing or attempting to manufacture a controlled substance, except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, is a Class C felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055(3)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>The following circumstances elevate the felony charge:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If they commit the crime within 2,000 feet of school property: Class B felony (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>If a person suffers a serious physical injury or dies as a result of a fire or explosion that starts during an attempt to produce methamphetamine: Class A felony (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Manufacturing 35 grams or less of marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid is a Class E felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.055(4)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Trafficking Drugs Under Missouri Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>A person knowingly distributes, delivers, manufactures, produces, or attempts to distribute, deliver, manufacture, or produce the following (among others) commits the offense of trafficking drugs in the first degree:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>More than 30 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(1)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>More than 150 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>More than 500 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of LSD (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(3)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>More than 30 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of PCP (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(4)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>More than four grams of PCP (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(5)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>More than 30 kilograms of a mixture or substance containing marijuana (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(6)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>More than 30 grams of a material, compound, mixture, or preparation containing stimulants, like amphetamines and methamphetamine (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(7)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<li>More than 10 milligrams of fentanyl, carfentanil, their derivatives, or any combination thereof, including compounds, mixtures, or substances containing detectable amounts of fentanyl or carfentanil (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(1)(11)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>A person who knowingly possesses, controls, purchases, attempts to purchase, or brings the above-listed amounts of drugs into Missouri commits the crime of trafficking drugs in the second degree. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.068<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>Trafficking drugs in the first degree is a Class B felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(2)<\/a>). Depending on the amount of drugs involved, it may elevate to a Class A felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-065\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.065(3)(1)-(13)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>Trafficking drugs in the second degree is a Class C felony. Depending on the amount of drugs involved, it may elevate to a Class B felony. (\u00a7 <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.068(3)(1)-(10)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p>Trafficking drugs in the second degree is a Class A felony if the quantity of drugs involved is 450 grams or more of a material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Amphetamine, methamphetamine, phenmetrazine, or methylphenidate<\/li>\r\n<li>Any quantity of methylenedioxymethamphetamine(\u00a7<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mo\/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders\/mo-rev-st-579-068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">579.068(4)(1)-(2)<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Criminal Penalties<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>If convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, a person faces the following penalties:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Class A felony<\/b>: a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, up to 30 years, or a life sentence.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Class B felony<\/b>: a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, up to 15 years<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Class C felony<\/b>: a mandatory minimum sentence of three years in prison, up to 10 years<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Class D felony<\/b>: up to seven years in prison<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Class E felony<\/b>: up to four years in prison<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Class A misdemeanor<\/b>: up to one year of jail time and a fine of up to $2,000<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Class D misdemeanor<\/b>: a fine of up to $500.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><i><b>Note:<\/b><\/i> <i>State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, consult a <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/missouri\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Missouri drug crime attorney<\/i><\/a><i> or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Missouri Drug Laws: Related Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>For more information about Missouri drug possession laws and drug crimes generally, visit the following links:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges.html\">Criminal Charges<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-legal-help\/criminal-defense-strategies.html\">Criminal Defense Strategies<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-charges.html\">Drug Charges<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-manufacturing-and-cultivation.html\">Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-possession-penalties-and-sentencing.html\">Drug Possession Penalties and Sentencing<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-possession-overview.html\">Drug Possession Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-trafficking-distribution.html\">Drug Trafficking and Distribution<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law.html\">Missouri Law<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-criminal-laws.html\">Missouri Criminal Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-criminal-statute-of-limitations-laws.html\">Missouri Criminal Statute of Limitations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-cocaine-laws.html\">Missouri Cocaine Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-heroin-laws.html#\">Missouri Heroin Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/missouri-law\/missouri-marijuana-laws.html\">Missouri Marijuana Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/types-of-drug-crimes.html\">Types of Drug Crimes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can also visit FindLaw&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/criminal-laws\/drug-possession.html\">State Drug Possession Laws<\/a> article for more information about other states&#8217; drug laws.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Facing Missouri Drug Charges? Talk to an Attorney<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you face drug possession charges or related crimes, consider contacting a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/missouri\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missouri drug crimes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/criminal-law\/missouri\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal defense lawyer<\/a>. Depending on the amount and type of drug involved in the charged drug offense, you could face years in prison.<\/p>\r\n<p>An experienced criminal defense attorney can evaluate your case and help you mount a defense. 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