Austin Prescription Drug Possession Defense

Have you been accused of a crime involving prescription drugs?

These charges are not treated any differently because they are prescription drugs - such as oxycontin, codeine, percoset - and not street drugs like cocaine or heroin. Prescription Drug Fraud; and, Prescription Drug Distribution cases, have the same serious consequences as any other drug charge. As an Austin prescription drug lawyer, I have more than 15 years of experience in the criminal justice system. My law office is committed to putting my experience to work in order to eliminate or minimize the consequences you will face.

Sale of Prescription Drugs is On The Rise In Texas

The sale of narcotic analgesic pills is increasing, as is diversion and the non-medical use of prescription drugs. These drugs are easy to obtain and they are viewed as “safer” than street drugs. Young adults have the highest rates of lifetime use of these drugs and fewer teenagers in 2005 thought that there was great risk in using these drugs, as compared to 2004. Emergency department visits involving non-medical use of pharmaceuticals usually involve multiple drugs as well as alcohol. And individuals who enter substance abuse treatment with problems with narcotic analgesics or benzodiazepines differ from heroin users in their characteristics and their drug use patterns.

A growing problem is the non-medical use of prescription drugs such as pain killers or narcotic analgesics, benzodiazepines, and muscle relaxants. Non-medical use is defined as use of prescription-type drugs that were not prescribed for the individual by a physician or the drugs were used only for the experience or feeling they caused. Prescription psychotherapeutic drugs include pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. Pain-relievers of concern include hydrocodone (Vicodin®, Lortab®, Lorcet®), oxycodone (OxyContin®, Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox®), and methadone, as well as a number of other drugs. Benzodiazepines of concern include clonazepam (Klonopin®), alprazolam (Xanax®, Ativan®, or lorazepam), and diazepam (Valium®). Muscle relaxants which are abused include carisoprodol (Soma®) and cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril®).

Prescriptions Drugs In School Zones

While these enhanced charges for prescription drug crimes committed in school zones were intended to protect children, there does not have to be any indication that children were actually present or at risk for you to be charged. The police and the prosecution do not need to prove that you intended to distribute drugs to minors; or, that you were going to distribute the drugs within the "school zone." They only have to prove possession with the intent to distribute and that you were within 1000 feet of a school at that time. You can count on us to stand by your side. I can protect you. I will look for every opportunity to minimize or eliminate the penalties you may be faced with.

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Whether you're at the police station or able to come to my office, I can help. From my office in Austin Texas, As an Austin prescription drug lawyer, I am ready to start working for you immediately. When you get in touch with me, I will take action to begin building your case.

To discuss your case with an experience Austin lawyer, please contact me today.