Kansas Drug Possession Law
Kansas Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under K.S.A. § 21-5706, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Kansas (KS) law.
Offense Class
Drug severity level 5 (most substances); Drug severity level 4 (cocaine, heroin, meth); Drug severity level 3 (large amounts)
Maximum Penalty
Per drug sentencing guidelines grid — typically 10-42 months depending on history and severity
Maximum Fine
$100,000
Penalty Range in Kansas
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Kansas:
- Second or subsequent offense
- Proximity to school (additional penalty under § 21-5710)
Kansas-Specific Detail
Kansas has a separate drug sentencing guidelines grid. Possession of opiates, cocaine, and meth is a higher drug severity level. Mandatory drug abuse treatment for first-time offenders under SB 123.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Kansas 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.