The news on the bricks report LOVE & HIP HOP leading man, Steven Jordan a.k.a. “STEVIE J”
was recently arrested on drug Trafficking charges. Before we condemn the brother he has to have his day in court. Chances are Stevie J was more than likely pulled over by the police and he had a private stash of weed in the glove compartment. Typically, the way a Controlled Substance is bagged up, will determine what type charge the defendant will face.
Next week Stevie J will be appearing before a judge for an arraignment and bond hearing. I don’t have to know about his case to know he will be pleading not guilty and his legal team will be organizing a bond for him to be released. One thing about this situation is it’s not part of his reality t.v., show and you can’t just re-shot a scene if you don’t like it, or go to a commercial break to get it together. “It’s suppose to be ART IMITATING LIFE, not the other way around. Look I’m no saint by no stretch of anyone’s imagination, but it comes a time when we as adults have to make sound choices. Because if we don’t, there is someone out there who is dedicated to making that choice for us. Now drop a beat to this…
Drug distribution or trafficking laws penalize the selling, transportation, and illegal import of unlawful controlled substances, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, and other illegal drugs. The punishment for drug trafficking can vary widely depending on several factors including the type and amount of drugs involved, the type of drugs, geographic area of distribution, and whether children were targeted. Sentences for drug distribution and trafficking can generally range from 3-5 years to life in prison.
Drug trafficking/distribution is a felony, and is a more serious crime than drug possession. If you are found in possession of drugs, you could be charged with trafficking if police believe you intend to sell them. If you are found with a large amount of drugs or cash at the time of your arrest, it is likely you will be facing drug distribution charges.
Drug distribution or trafficking also applies to the illegal distribution of prescription drugs, such as pain killers or sleeping pills. The illegal distribution of prescription drugs often involves hydrocodone products and pharmaceutical opiates.
Drug Trafficking & Controlled Substances
When a state or federal government classifies a substance as “controlled,” it generally means that the use and distribution of the substance is governed by law. Controlled substances are often classified at different levels or “schedules” under federal and state statutes. For instance, marijuana is listed as a “Schedule I controlled substance,” cocaine is listed under Schedule II, anabolic steroids under Schedule III, under the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Federal, State Drug Trafficking Charges
Both federal and state laws come into play on drug trafficking cases. There is a multitude of federal drug laws on the books, plus each state also has its own set of drug laws. Many state laws are modeled after the federal laws and provide minimum sentencing standards for offenders. Lawmakers generally pass these laws to deter the major drug cartels, but more often it is the lower level dealers that get prosecuted. Indeed, the controversy around drug trafficking laws is that a petty drug dealer can often face a longer sentence than violent criminals.
Information Reported by BOSSIP, and photo was taken from MUGSHOT. Legal commentary taken from Fed.Crim.Procedure law book
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