# Co-occurring Charges in Drug Possession Cases (Categorized)

**Total Drug Possession Cases:** 6,854

**Analysis Date:** Based on SCALES Knowledge Graph data

## Summary by Category

| Category | Total Cases | Percentage of Drug Possession Cases |
|----------|-------------|-------------------------------------|
| Drug Offenses | 3,609 | 52.66% |
| Firearm Offenses | 1,087 | 15.86% |
| Obstruction/Law Enforcement | 712 | 10.39% |
| Marijuana Offenses (Minor) | 439 | 6.41% |
| Drug Paraphernalia | 353 | 5.15% |
| Public Order/Nuisance | 312 | 4.55% |
| Traffic/Driving Offenses | 254 | 3.71% |
| Property Crimes | 151 | 2.20% |

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## Detailed Breakdown by Category

| Category | Co-occurring Charge Type | Number of Cases | Percentage of Drug Possession Cases |
|----------|--------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------|
| **Drug Offenses** | 21:841(a) | 734 | 10.71% |
|  | Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute | 608 | 8.87% |
|  | Possession Of Cocaine | 356 | 5.19% |
|  | Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute | 197 | 2.87% |
|  | vgcsa -Purchase,Possess Or Have Control Of Controlled Substance In Schedule I or II | 196 | 2.86% |
|  | Possession of Cocaine | 185 | 2.70% |
|  | Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance | 155 | 2.26% |
|  | Possession of Heroin | 125 | 1.82% |
|  | VGCSA - Possession of Controlled Substance In Schedule I or II With Intent To Distribute | 125 | 1.82% |
|  | VGCSA -Possession Of Methamphetamine | 121 | 1.77% |
|  | Purchase, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, Or Sale Of Marijuana | 112 | 1.63% |
|  | Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance | 86 | 1.25% |
|  | Possession of MDMA | 76 | 1.11% |
|  | Possession of Controlled Substance In Schedule II With Intent To Distribute | 73 | 1.07% |
|  | VGCSA-Manufacture, Possess, Distribute Controlled Substance In Drug-Free Commercial Zone | 70 | 1.02% |
|  | Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance | 67 | 0.98% |
|  | VGCSA - Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute | 59 | 0.86% |
|  | Possession of Methamphetamine | 53 | 0.77% |
|  | POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE | 49 | 0.71% |
|  | Possession of MDMA with intent to distribute | 46 | 0.67% |
|  | 21:846=ND.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE NARCOTICS | 40 | 0.58% |
|  | VGCSA, Possession Of Cocaine | 38 | 0.55% |
|  | Possession of Controlled Substance In Schedule I or II | 38 | 0.55% |
| **Firearm Offenses** | Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon | 298 | 4.35% |
|  | 18:922(g) | 217 | 3.17% |
|  | Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony (VGCSA) | 178 | 2.60% |
|  | Possession Of Firearm Or Knife During Commission Of Or Attempt To Commit Certain Felonies | 169 | 2.47% |
|  | FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM | 152 | 2.22% |
|  | Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of a Felony | 73 | 1.07% |
| **Obstruction/Law Enforcement** | Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officer | 234 | 3.41% |
|  | Willful Obstruction Of Law Enforcement Officers - Misdemeanor | 205 | 2.99% |
|  | Giving False Name, Address, Or Birthdate To Law Enforcement Officer | 132 | 1.93% |
|  | Giving False Information to Law Enforcement Officer | 57 | 0.83% |
|  | Willful Obstruction Of Law Enforcement Officers By Use Of Threats Or Violence - Felony | 43 | 0.63% |
|  | Tampering With Evidence - Misdemeanor | 41 | 0.60% |
| **Marijuana Offenses (Minor)** | Possession of Marijuana-Less Than 1 Oz. | 268 | 3.91% |
|  | POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, LESS THAN ONE OUNCE | 110 | 1.60% |
|  | Possession of Marijuana Less Than One Ounce | 61 | 0.89% |
| **Drug Paraphernalia** | Possession And Use Of Drug Related Objects | 209 | 3.05% |
|  | Drugs Not In Original Container - Misdemeanor | 77 | 1.12% |
|  | Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects | 67 | 0.98% |
| **Public Order/Nuisance** | Criminal Trespass | 187 | 2.73% |
|  | LOITER PROWL | 80 | 1.17% |
|  | PEDESTRIAN IN ROADWAY | 45 | 0.66% |
| **Traffic/Driving Offenses** | Driving While License Suspended Or Revoked | 126 | 1.84% |
|  | Reckless Driving | 52 | 0.76% |
|  | Driving - Possession Of Open Alcohol Container --(Driver only) | 38 | 0.55% |
|  | No Insurance | 38 | 0.55% |
| **Property Crimes** | Theft By Receiving Stolen Property- Felony | 101 | 1.47% |
|  | Theft By Receiving Stolen Property | 50 | 0.73% |

**Note:** This analysis categorizes the top 50 most common charges that appear alongside drug possession charges. Some charges may overlap in meaning due to different jurisdictional terminology.
