Anabolic steroids, you know, are classified as controlled substances under U.S. federal law and the laws of many states. It is a federal crime to use/possess/distribute/buy steroids without proper prescriptions from doctors. The Anabolic steroids Control Act of 1990 places anabolic steroids in the same legal class – Schedule III – as amphetamines, methamphetamines, opium, and morphine.
Simply the possession of any of Schedule III substances is a federal felony that could fetch you federal punishment up to one year in prison and/or a minimum fine of $1,000. If you are caught possessing anabolic steroids with a previous conviction for certain offenses, including any drug or narcotic crimes, you could get imprisonment of at least 15 days and up to two years, and a minimum fine of $2,500. With two or more such previous convictions, you could face imprisonment of not less than 90 days but not more than three years, and a minimum fine of $5,000, just for simply possessing any of Schedule III substances.
It’s not just about possessing Schedule III substances, but selling these substances is also a serious crime. Selling steroids or possessing them with intent to sell, is a federal crime. If you buy steroids, and possess them with intent to sell, you could get punishment up to five years in prison (with at least two additional years of supervised release) and/or a $250,000 fine. If you commit such a violation after a prior conviction for a drug offense, you could faces up to ten years imprisonment (with at least four additional years of special parole) and/or increased fines. Thus, you commit a federal crime when you buy steroids for non therapeutic use, without proper prescriptions from doctors.
Often, you feel that it’s pretty safe to buy steroids thru internet, but it’s not true. The Federal Postal inspectors also monitor the U.S. mails. Suspicious packages coming from overseas can be examined. The domestic parcels from California and the Southwest to sites on the East Coast are often monitored. If illegal drugs are found in your mail, the U.S. Postal inspectors will often arrange a “controlled delivery” of the package to you. If you accept the package, police agents with a search warrant can search out your place for additional drugs. So, it’s not risk free to buy steroids thru mail order. If you get arrested for possessing/buying anabolic steroids, you are advised to stay silent until you consult your lawyer. You should not answer any questions until you speak to your lawyer.
