What is the TCA for simple possession of a controlled substance?

What is the TCA for simple possession of a controlled substance?

• A. TCA 39-17-428
• B. TCA 39-17-412
• C. TCA 39-17-418
• D. TCA 39-17-434

Answer: (C)

Simple possession of a controlled substance is charged under Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-418. This statute covers possession of a controlled substance without the intent to distribute. The penalties depend on the substance’s schedule and the amount possessed, with most first offenses being misdemeanors, while larger amounts or certain drugs can elevate the charge to a felony. In practice, this is the standard statute used when drugs are found on someone without evidence of trafficking. Other drug offenses involve selling or delivering controlled substances or possessing drug paraphernalia, which are addressed by different sections and are not the statute for simple possession.

Simple possession of a controlled substance is charged under Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-418. This statute covers possession of a controlled substance without the intent to distribute. The penalties depend on the substance’s schedule and the amount possessed, with most first offenses being misdemeanors, while larger amounts or certain drugs can elevate the charge to a felony. In practice, this is the standard statute used when drugs are found on someone without evidence of trafficking. Other drug offenses involve selling or delivering controlled substances or possessing drug paraphernalia, which are addressed by different sections and are not the statute for simple possession.