Knowingly and intentionally transferring or attempting to transfer a controlled substance to another person is known as which offense?

• A. Possession of a Controlled Substance
• B. Distribution of a Controlled Substance
• C. Trafficking in a Controlled Substance
• D. Manufacture of a Controlled Substance

Answer: (B)

Transferring a controlled substance to another person, with knowledge and intent, is the act of distribution. The defining element is the actual transfer to someone else—whether by sale, gift, or any delivery—combined with the awareness and plan to do so. Even an attempt to transfer fits, because intent to distribute plus an attempt meets the offense’s criteria. This is distinct from possession, which is simply having the substance for oneself; manufacture, which is producing the substance; and trafficking, which typically involves larger quantities or a broader distribution network. The described scenario focuses on the delivery of the drug to another person, which makes distribution the correct classification.