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Controlled Substances Act (CSA)

The main federal law that regulates drugs, placing them into different categories (schedules) based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use. It outlines penalties for drug-related offenses.

Mandatory Minimum Sentence

A minimum prison term or fine that a judge must impose once a defendant is convicted of a particular crime, regardless of the specific circumstances of the case.

Psychostimulant

A type of drug that temporarily increases alertness, wakefulness, and motor activity. Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant.

Sentencing Guidelines

Rules established by the U.S. Sentencing Commission that provide judges with a framework for determining appropriate sentences for federal crimes. While not always mandatory, judges typically consult them.

Precursor Chemicals

Chemical substances that are used to make other substances, often referring to chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of drugs.

Clandestine Laboratory

An illegal, secret facility where controlled substances, such as methamphetamine, are produced or manufactured.