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Crack Cocaine Charges in South Carolina

What is the difference between Crack Cocaine vs Powder Cocaine?

Crack is a freebase form of cocaine thatโ€™s street value is cheaper than powder cocaine.โ€Cocaine baseโ€ means an alkaloidal cocaine or freebase form of cocaine, which is the end product of a chemical alteration whereby the cocaine in salt form is converted to a form suitable for smoking. Cocaine base is commonly referred to as โ€œrockโ€ or โ€œcrack cocaineโ€.

Misdemeanor Crack Possession

Crack Distribution

First Offense possession of less than one gram of cocaine is considered a misdemeanor.

Penalty:ย  you may be subject to a fine of no more than $5,000 (plus court costs and assessments) and/or imprisonment of no more than three years.

Felony Crack Possession

Second and subsequent offenses for possession of less than one gram of cocaine are considered felonies.

  • Penalty for second offense:ย  you may be subject to a fine of no more than $7,500 (plus court costs and assessments) and/or imprisonment of no more than five years.
  • Penalty for third and subsequent offenses:ย  you may be subject to a fine of no more than $12,500 (plus court costs and assessments) and/or imprisonment of no more than ten years.

Crack Cocaine Distribution Charges

In South Carolina, if you are in possession of one or more grams of methamphetamine or cocaine base (โ€œcrackโ€), you will be charged with distribution of crack rather than possession, which carries much stiffer penalties.

Crack Cocaine Distribution Penalties

  • Penalty for first offense: you may be subject to a fine of no more than $25,000 (plus court costs and assessments) and/or imprisonment of up to 15 years

In South Carolina, if you have been convicted previously of one or more drug offenses, you may be considered a second time offender, even if the offense was not the same as the one you were previously convicted for.

  • Penalty for second offense: (this includes previous conviction for any other charge of drug possession): you may be subject to a fine of no more than $50,000 (plus court costs and assessments) and/or imprisonment of up 5 to 30 years.
  • Penalty for third or subsequent offense (this includes pervious convictions for any other charge of drug possession): you are subject to a fine of no more than $50,000 (plus court costs and assessments) and/or imprisonment of 10 to 30 years.

If you have been charged with distribution of crack cocaine, or any other drug crime, it is important that you contact a South Carolina Drug Crimes Attorney. If crack distribution occurs across state lines, you may face federal charges in addition to drug charges in South Carolina. Contacting a drug crimes attorney at the Strom Law Firm, LLC can help you secure a more beneficial outcome. Donโ€™t wait until the verdict is in.ย Call the Strom Law Firm today for a free consultation. 803.252.4800.

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