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Alcohol and drug Illegal Activities

NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPOLICE DEPARTMENT

Outline

• Alcohol violations and penalties

• How do we determine if someone is intoxicated (PBT Demo)

• Drug classifications

• Drug violations and penalties

• What do controlled and non controlled drugs look like?

Alcohol Violations and Criminal Penalties • § 18.2-388. Public intoxication, Class 4 misdemeanor

(fine only)• § 18.2-266. Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while

intoxicated (BAC .08/.08+) Class 1 misdemeanor.

- Confinement in jail for up to 12 months and/or fine up to $2500. Also, loss of license.

- If under 21, BAC <.02 and ,.04 if CDL

- More serious consequences if accident or injury.• § 18.2-266.1. Driving while consuming alcohol when

under 21. Class 1 misdemeanor: Forfeit license up to 1 year, mandatory minimum $500 fine.

Drug Violations and Criminal Penalties

• § 18.2-250.1. Possession of marijuana (misdemeanor).

- Jail up to 30 days and a fine up to $500, either/both;

- Upon a second/subsequent conviction, Class 1 misdemeanor.

- More than ½ ounce, Class 5 felony (up to 10 years in jail and $2500.)• § 18.2-265.3. Penalties for sale/possession of drug paraphernalia.

- sells or possesses with intent to sell drug paraphernalia, plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance, Class 1 misdemeanor.

- Any person 18 or older who sells drug paraphernalia to a minor who is at least three years junior to the accused in age, Class 6 felony (up to 1 year in jail and $2500).

- Any person 18 or older who distributes drug paraphernalia to a minor, Class 1 misdemeanor.

Drug Violations and Criminal Penalties • § 18.2-250. Possession of controlled substances unlawful.

- Unlawful for prescription drugs that is not in your own prescription bottle.

- These drugs are all controlled substances that have been classified as Schedule I or II drugs under the Drug Control Act.

- Possession of a Schedule I or II drug is a Class 5 felony, and more serious than marijuana possession. Class 5 felonies are punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a $2,500 fine, and a mandatory 6 month OL suspension.

Other crimes:• § 18.2-258.2 Unlawful procurement of prescription drugs. Class 1

Misdemeanor.• § 18.2-255.1 Distribution to minors. Class 1 Misdemeanor.• § 18.2-264 “Huffing”. Class 1 Misdemeanor.• § 18.2-248.1:1 Possession of a synthetic cannabinoids a Class I misdemeanor.

Distribution or sale of these substances is a Class 6 Felony Synthetic cannabinoids AKA:“fake pot” and are sold under such names as Spice, K-2, and Posh.

Long-term consequences• Alcohol and drug violations often lead to other criminal

activity, such as sexual assault and larcenies.• Even convictions for “minor” offenses will have a long-

term impacts:– Loss of OL– Cancellation/Higher insurance– Job application disclosure– Security clearances– Loss of right to vote or own firearm (for felony

convictions)– Seizure of property used in connection with illegal

drug transactions

OFC. Tony OngCommunity Resource/Crime

Prevention3001 N. Beauregard Street

Alexandria, VA 22311Office: (703) 933-1850Cell: (703) 229-2527

Tong@nvcc.edu

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