Drug Possession
IC 35-48-4-6 — cocaine or a narcotic is a Level 6 felony, climbing with the weight
Knowingly or intentionally possessing cocaine, or a schedule I or II narcotic drug, without a valid prescription or practitioner's order is possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, a Level 6 felony, and the level climbs with the amount.
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| Cocaine or a narcotic drug, in grams | Level | With an enhancing circumstance |
|---|---|---|
| Cocaine or a narcotic drug, in gramsLess than five | LevelLevel 6 felony | With an enhancing circumstanceLevel 5 felony |
| Cocaine or a narcotic drug, in gramsAt least five but less than ten | LevelLevel 5 felony | With an enhancing circumstanceLevel 4 felony |
| Cocaine or a narcotic drug, in gramsAt least ten but less than twenty-eight | LevelLevel 4 felony | With an enhancing circumstanceLevel 3 felony |
| Cocaine or a narcotic drug, in gramsAt least twenty-eight | LevelLevel 3 felony | With an enhancing circumstanceLevel 3 felony |
Possessing, without a valid prescription or order, any other schedule I substance except marijuana, hashish or salvia, or a schedule II, III or IV substance, is possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor, and a Level 6 felony with an enhancing circumstance.
Obtaining more than four ounces of schedule V codeine products in a 48 hour period without a prescription, or any schedule V substance by misrepresentation, is a Class A misdemeanor.
Sources for this section (2)
- IC 35-48-4-6 — Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug
- IC 35-48-4-7 — Possession of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog; obtaining a schedule V controlled substance
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.