Is selling drugs a felony or misdemeanor?

Because illegal drug sales is a more serious crime, possession with the intent to sell is almost always a felony. Factor #3: Various Aggravating Circumstances In many states, prosecutors may charge a defendant with a felony if the violation involved one or more “aggravating circumstances” or “aggravating factors," even if the drug possession in question would otherwise have been a misdemeanor. read more

Drug sales are typically considered felony offenses, whereas drug possession without the intent to sell may only be a misdemeanor, or even an infraction like a minor traffic ticket in states that have decriminalized marijuana. read more

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