Arkansas Drug Possession Law
Arkansas Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-419, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Arkansas (AR) law.
Offense Class
Class D Felony (Schedule I/II); Class A Misdemeanor (Schedule III-VI)
Maximum Penalty
6 years (Class D Felony); 1 year (Class A Misdemeanor)
Maximum Fine
$10,000 (Class D); $2,500 (Class A Misdemeanor)
Penalty Range in Arkansas
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Arkansas:
- Possession near a school or park (§ 5-64-411)
- Prior drug convictions
Arkansas-Specific Detail
Arkansas reclassified simple possession in 2011. Schedule I/II substances are Class D Felony. Schedule III-VI are Class A Misdemeanor. Drug court diversion available for eligible defendants.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Arkansas drug possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.