Idaho Drug Possession Law
Idaho Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under 37-2732(c), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Idaho (ID) law.
Offense Class
Felony (Schedule I narcotics, Schedule II); Misdemeanor (non-narcotic Schedule I except LSD, Schedules III-VI)
Maximum Penalty
7 years (Schedule I narcotic/Schedule II); 3 years (LSD); 1 year (non-narcotic Schedule I, Schedules III-VI)
Maximum Fine
$15,000 (Schedule I narcotic/Schedule II); $5,000 (LSD); $1,000 (misdemeanor)
Penalty Range in Idaho
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Idaho:
- Possession with intent to deliver: felony with enhanced penalties — I.C. § 37-2732(a)
- Proximity to school or park: enhanced penalties
- Prior drug convictions
Idaho-Specific Detail
Idaho classifies controlled substances into Schedules I through VI under I.C. § 37-2705 through 37-2713. Possession of Schedule I narcotics (heroin, etc.) or Schedule II substances is always a felony. Non-narcotic Schedule I (except LSD), III, IV, V, and VI possession is a misdemeanor.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Idaho 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.