Cocaine Possession

It takes less than 1 gram of cocaine for you to be charged with possession of cocaine. The penalties range from a misdemeanor for a first offense, to a felony for a second or subsequent offense. If you are charged with cocaine possession in South Carolina, you need experienced legal representation. The lawyers at Bernstein & Bernstein can help defend you from the following penalties:

First Offense

• Misdemeanor
• Up to 3 years in jail and/or
• Up to $5,000 fine

Second or Subsequent Offense

• Felony
• Up to 5 years in jail, and/ or
• Up to $7,500 fine

If you are charged with cocaine possession and this is your first offense, you might be eligible for a drug treatment program or pre-trial intervention. Consult with the attorneys at Bernstein & Bernstein to see what options you have available to you.