Possession with Intent to Deliver, 35 P.S. 780-113(a)(30)
A Possession with Intent to Deliver (PWID) narcotics case in Bucks County is much more serious than a simple possession case. Put simply --the Commonwealth is seeking to prove that you were dealing drugs -- either because the amount of drugs you had on your possession was beyond regular use, you were observed selling narcotics (i.e. with a Confidential Informant), or you were handing drugs out socially (i.e. at a party).
These cases involve a lot of legal work. What were the drugs that were found? Each drug has a potential mandatory minimum depending on the amount seized. I recall a case where the "weight" of the drugs invoked a mandatory minimum sentence. But, the "weight" actually included the vials of crack cocaine. After subtracting the weight of the vials, the amount of drugs recovered did not trigger a mandatory minimum.
Sometimes, the drugs are found on a person pursuant to an arrest or from an executed search warrant of a car, business, or home.
Other issues in a Possession with Intent to Deliver
Was the alleged PWID in a school zone? If so, you are facing a mandatory minimum 2-4 years incarceration. Frequently, if your Bucks County criminal defense lawyer is negotiating your case, they will seek to have the Commonwealth drop the "school zone enhancement".
Was a firearm found? If so, you could be facing a mandatory minimum of 5-10 years incarceration (known as the "gun enhancement").