Gwinnett County Prescription Drug Lawyer
Prescription drugs have the potential to become addictive. Controlled substances like opioids are prescribed for legitimate medical purposes, but patients can quickly become hooked on a drug and continue to use them even after the prescription expires. Call The Spizman Firm if you are facing criminal charges related to prescription drugs. Our firm excels at drug defense cases, and a Gwinnett County prescription drug lawyer can explain more about how we defend these charges in a consultation.
Prescription Drugs Are Still Controlled Substances
Like other states, Georgia strictly regulates certain drugs. Although some drugs have no medical usefulness and are thus always illegal, other substances have valid medical use. Nonetheless, the state restricts access to these drugs by requiring a valid prescription from a doctor.
Some of the most common prescription drugs include:
- Doctors prescribe opioids to patients to help them manage pain.
- Common drugs such as valium and Xanax are prescribed to address problems with the central nervous system, such as anxiety.
- A doctor might prescribe this drug to treat attention deficit disorder.
You might have committed a crime if you were in possession of any controlled substance without a valid prescription or you were caught manufacturing or selling them. The penalties you face will depend on certain factors, such as the substance, which we can discuss in greater detail in a consultation.
Why You Must Take These Charges Seriously
Getting caught with a bottle of pills might not seem like a big deal, but there are heavy penalties, including:
- Jail or prison
- Probation
- Fines
- Permanent criminal record
Other penalties can stem from other crimes committed along with possession, such as driving under the influence, which is its own separate charge.
If you were charged with illegally dispensing prescription drugs, then your medical license could be in jeopardy. We encourage any facing charges to reach out so we can fully review what steps you must take to protect your reputation and freedom.
We will also discuss possible defenses. For example, you might have had a valid prescription from a medical provider but simply have misplaced it. Or you lacked knowledge that prescription drugs were in your possession. In other situations, your mental capacity could be compromised, which might explain why you were seeking the drugs in the first place.
The state also must follow procedures to ensure your constitutional rights are protected. For example, the police cannot barge into your home or apartment without your consent or a valid warrant. Likewise, they cannot riffle through your coat pockets unless they have justifiable reasons to search you. Any violation of your rights could result in dismissed charges.
High-Level Defense to Any Drug Charge
Prescription drugs are a cornerstone of modern medicine, but that does not give anyone the license to possess, distribute, or manufacture these drugs. Some convicted might end up behind bars for years and suffer other difficult penalties, such as probation. Contact The Spizman Firm today if you would like to discuss your case with a Gwinnett County prescription drug lawyer.
