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Rhode Island Narcotic/Drug, including Cocaine and Marijuana Criminal Defense Attorney

If you, or a member of you family, or loved one have been charged, or are about to be charged with any drug or narcotics offense such as:

  • Possession of cocaine, marijuana or any other controlled narcotic substance
  • Sale, delivery or distribution of cocaine, marijuana or any other controlled narcotic substance

…do not hesitate call criminal drug/narcotic defense attorney Michael Campopiano now for a free consultation on (401) 288-3888. It is extremely important that you engage a criminal defense attorney attorney ASAP

Cocaine in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island the State Cocaine laws are extremely tough and there are variety of factors that will determine the severity of the charges that you will face.

  • Quantity?
  • Type of Cocaine (Crack or powder)
  • Were minors involved?
  • Did the alleged Cocaine distribution take place in proximity to a school
  • Was anyone injured?
  • Will this be a first offense?
  • Do you have a criminal record?

The following are a summary of the penalties associated with Cocaine crimes – for complete details please visit the Rhode Island state laws at the bottom of the page.

Rhode Island Cocaine possession : Less than 1oz

  • Felony possession of cocaine
  • Up to XXX year in jail
  • Fine of $500 to $5000
Rhode Island Cocaine Possession: 1oz to 1 kilogram
  • Felony cocaine possession
  • Mandatory minimum 10 to 50 years jail sentence
  • Fine of $10,000 to $50,000
Rhode Island Cocaine Possession: More than 1 kilograms
  • Felony cocaine possession
  • Mandatory minimum 20 years to life jail sentence
  • Fine of $25,000 to $1,000,000
Rhode Island Cocaine sale/distribution: 1 kilogram
  • Felony
  • Mandatory minimum 10 to 50 years jail sentence
  • Fine of $10,000 to $50,000
• Rhode Island Cocaine sale/distribution: More than 1 kilograms
  • Felony cocaine possession
  • Mandatory minimum 20 years to life jail sentence
  • Fine of $25,000 to $1,000,000

Marijuana in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has legalized the use and possession of Medical Marijuana but the conditions and use are strictly controlled. Possession of marijuana that is not covered by the medical marijuana states is a considered a serious crime and carries severe penalties.
The following are a summary of the penalties associated with Cocaine crimes – for complete details please visit the Rhode Island state laws at the bottom of the page.

Rhode Island Marijuana possession : Less than 1 kilogram

  • Misdemeanor possession of marijuana
  • Up to one year in jail
  • Fine of $200 to 500
Rhode Island Marijuana Possession: 1 kilogram to 5 kilograms
  • Felony marijuana possession
  • Mandatory minimum 10 years jail sentence
  • Fine of $10,000 to $50,000
Rhode Island Marijuana Possession: More than 5 kilograms
  • Felony marijuana possession
  • Mandatory minimum 125years jail sentence
  • Fine of $25,000 to $100,000
Should you be driving when any of these alleged offenses occur your driving license will be automatically suspended
  • first offense: 6 months
  • subsequent offenses: one year