Which term describes possession with the intent to distribute?

• A. Possession of Controlled Substance
• B. Possession with Intent to Distribute
• C. Distribution
• D. Trafficking

Answer: (B)

Having the drug and the plan to sell it is what this offense hinges on. Possession with Intent to Distribute literally names that combination: you possess the substance and you intend to distribute it. The intent element is what elevates mere possession into a crime that targets distribution. Evidence for this can include the quantity of drugs, packaging ready for sale, scales, large cash, or communications about selling. That specificity is why this term is the best fit.

Mere possession describes having the substance without proving an intent to distribute. Distribution refers to the act of handing it over to someone else, which is a separate offense and may not require the person to possess the drugs with the intent to sell. Trafficking typically implies a larger-scale violation, often with higher quantities or broader operations, and isn’t the precise label for the possession-plus-intent scenario described here.