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What is the difference between possession and possession with intent to distribute?

Louisiana treats 28 grams or more of most Schedule I or II drugs, or 2.5 pounds or more of marijuana, as distribution by weight alone.

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Louisiana treats 28 grams or more of most Schedule I or II drugs, or 2.5 pounds or more of marijuana, as distribution by weight alone. Smaller amounts can still be charged as intent to distribute if packaging, scales, cash, or messages suggest sales. A drug distribution lawyer in Louisiana tests that inference.

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David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.