Controlled Substance Schedules
Schedule I
1. [The controlled substance] has high potential for abuse; and 2. [The controlled substance] has no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or lacks accepted safety for use in treatment under medical supervision. Va. Code § 54.1-3445
Schedule II
1. The substance has high potential for abuse; 2. The substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions; and 3. The abuse of the substance may lead to severe psychic or physical dependence. Va. Code § 54.1-3447
Schedule III
1. The substance has a potential for abuse less than the substances listed in Schedules I and II; 2. The substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; and 3. Abuse of the substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. Va. Code § 54.1-3449
Schedule IV
1. The substance has a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III; 2. The substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; and 3. Abuse of the substance may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the substances in Schedule III. Va. Code § 54.1-3451These Schedules are used frequently throughout the code to determine whether or not there are legal reason to posses or manufacture a substance, how one may posses or manufacture a substance, weight limits for certain legal thresholds, and sentencing ranges for various offenses. Click on a Schedule above to view a list of all substances within that schedule*. If you have been charged with a crime related to any scheduled drug, contact our office. Our attorneys, Farheena Siddiqui and Brian Szmak can discuss your options and representation needs.
*As of 3/9/2020
Virginia and D.C. Federal Crimes
Federal Assault Crimes
Assault on Law Enforcement: 18 U.S.C. 111
Simple Assault: 18 U.S.C. 113
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder: 18 U.S.C. 111
Domestic Assault: 18 U.S.C. 117
Maiming: 18 U.S.C. 114
Murder: 18 U.S.C. 1111-1122
Kidnapping: 18 U.S.C. 1201-1204
Domestic Violence and Stalking: 18 USC 2261-2266
Transportation for Illegal Sexual Activity: 18 U.S.C. 2421-2429
Human Trafficking
Sex Crimes
Aggravated Sexual Abuse: 18 U.S.C. 2241
Sexual Abuse of a Minor: 18 U.S.C. 2243
Sexual Abuse: 18 U.S.C. 2242
Federal Driving Crimes
Reckless Driving: 32 CFR 263.6
Hit & Run
Federal White Collar Crimes
Embezzlement: 18 U.S.C. 641-670
Blackmail: 18 USC 873
Other Federal Crimes
Terrorism: 18 U.S.C. 2231-2339(d)
Riots: 18 U.S.C. 2101-2102
Federal Drug & Alcohol Crime
Drug Distribution and Trafficking
Marijuana Possession: 18 U.S.C. 844
Prescription Fraud
Federal Weapons Offenses
Felon in Possession of a Firearm: 18 U.S.C. 922(g)
Weapon used in crime of violence of drug trafficking: 18 U.S.C. 924(c)
Sale of Firearms without a License: 18 U.S.C. 922(a)
Sale of Illegal Firearms: 18 U.S.C. 922
Making False Statements when Purchasing Firearm: 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(6)
Illegal Possession of Firearm: 18 U.S.C. 922(o)
Federal Cyber/Computer Crimes
Child Pornography
Federal Punishment and Procedure
Failure to Appear: 18 USC 3146