Prescription Drug Charges Lawyer
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Confused about what to do after being charged in connection with prescription drugs in Texas? Such drug charges often have serious penalties. The rules and regulations involving prescription drugs can be confusing. That’s why it’s critical that you talk to a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible if you have been charged with a crime involving prescription drugs.
At The Webb Firm, P.C. in Conroe, we have years of experience working with people facing such serious charges. Attorney Amanda Webb has represented many people in court. She also has extensive courtroom experience from her previous job as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County.
Don’t give up hope. You have options, and we can help you explore them. We know how the legal system works and know what needs to be done to build a strong, compelling legal cases. That’s why we have such a strong track record of success, and that’s why we want to work with you.
Common prescription drug charges
Criminal charges involving prescription drugs in Texas cover a wide range. Some of the most common – and most serious – charges for prescription drugs we deal with at our law firm involve:
- Obtaining prescription drugs using a fake prescription.
- Stealing prescription drugs.
- Sale, distribution or possession of stolen prescription drugs.
- Physicians writing fake prescriptions for drugs.
- Manufacturing counterfeit prescription drugs.
This is a small sampling of some of the charges people often face involving prescription drugs. Many of these charges are misdemeanors but, in some cases, they can be felony charges. Either way, it’s important to talk to lawyer right away after your arrest. Your future could be at stake.
Penalties for prescription drug conviction
If you are convicted for a prescription drug charge, the penalties can vary widely. Factors that affect your penalty include the types of prescription drugs involved, whether you have previously been convicted of a drug charge or whether you are a first-time offender.
Prescription drug conviction penalties can range from 180 days in jail to life in prison in some cases. Many of the penalties vary depending on the type of drug, which Texas divides into four different categories in general:
- Penalty Group 1 (including opioids)
- Penalty Group 2 (methaqualone, amphetamine and other types of prescription drugs)
- Penalty Group 3 (anabolic steroids, Diazepam (Valium), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Alprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan))
- Penalty Group 4 (opium, morphine, etc.)
The consequences can be serious for many prescription drug convictions. This is why it’s important to talk with a prescription drug charge lawyer right away after your arrest. Otherwise, you could end up spending months or years in jail as well as being fined thousands of dollars and other penalties.
Count on us after your arrest
No two criminal cases are identical. Each one has its own unique circumstances. That’s why we take the time to find out exactly what happened to you. Often, we start with your arrest record. Did the arresting officer have probable cause for conducting a search? Were your rights respected during your arrest? Was the evidence stored in a safe, secure place after you arrest? Or could the evidence have been tampered with in some way?
We leave no stone unturned in pursuit of justice. Don’t just take our word for it. Read our testimonials. Check out our case results. What happens to you matters to us. Contact our law firm and schedule your free consultation with a criminal defense attorney who knows how to handle prescription drug charge cases in Texas. We have your back.
