Drug Possession
Ala. Code § 13A-12-212 — possessing a controlled substance in Schedules I to V is a Class D felony
Possessing a controlled substance listed in Schedules I through V, except as otherwise authorized, is unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
So is getting one, or a listed precursor chemical, by fraud or deceit, an altered prescription, a hidden material fact, or a false name or address.
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance is a Class D felony: one year and one day to five years, and a fine of no more than $7,500.
Sources for this section (3)
- Ala. Code § 13A-12-212 — Unlawful Possession or Receipt of Controlled Substances
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-6 — Sentences of Imprisonment for Felonies
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-11 — Fines for Felonies
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.