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Rochester Prescription Drug Crimes Lawyer

Facing Prescription Drug Charges? Call King Law.

If you have been charged with possessing or distributing a controlled substance in Rochester or Western New York, our team at King Law is ready to support your case. It is illegal to be in possession of a controlled substance that was not prescribed to you. Similarly, it is illegal to use fraud or deceit in an attempt to obtain a controlled substance.

Sometimes, good people get caught up in difficult circumstances. We get to know our clients and help them through some of the hardest times in their lives. If you are facing charges related to illegal possession of prescription drugs or a controlled substance (like opioids), talk to our team. Our Rochester prescription drug crimes attorneys can fight for you. Our team of former prosecutors have worked in Monroe County and other local counties. We understand how these counties prosecute prescription drug crimes and are ready  to reveal the key flaws in their arguments. When you choose to hire King Law, you can rest easy knowing your legal counsel will come prepared to fight and win on your behalf.

Overview of Prescription Drug Laws

Under both the federal Controlled Substances Act and New York Penal Law (Chapter 40, Part 3, Title K, Article 178), it is illegal to possess, sell, or distribute any prescription medication that has not been explicitly approved by a licensed physician, as these are considered “controlled substances.” This can apply to nearly any prescription drug, although certain drugs are treated with particular concern due to their potential for misuse and serious addiction, such as painkillers and/or opiates.

Fraud and deceit related to controlled substances can be a major offense in New York State. Your charges will depend on two primary factors: the amount of the drug involved in your alleged crime and the type of controlled substance found. The State of New York also distinguishes between possession and criminal sale, with the latter being a felony carrying mandatory minimum prison sentences. If you are charged with a crime involving multiple states or trafficking large quantities of a prescription drug, federal charges may also be brought against you.

Types of Controlled Substance Cases King Law Defends

There are multiple laws surrounding prescribing, obtaining, attempting to obtain, or distributing a controlled substance in New York. The offenses can range from misdemeanor charges (such as giving a controlled substance to a friend) to felony charges (such as selling or distributing a controlled substance). Our Rochester criminal defense attorneys at King Law are accepting clients accused of the following charges:

• Taking a controlled substance that was not prescribed to you
• Distributing or selling a controlled substance
• Using false information to obtain a controlled substance
• Using prescriptions to unlawfully prescribe a controlled substance
• Unlawfully prescribing or distributing a controlled substance as a pharmacist or medical professional
• Possessing a blank prescription pad or altering codes on pharmaceutical bottles
• Driving while under the influence of a controlled substance

Who May Be Accused of a Violation of Controlled Substance Laws?

At King Law, our defense attorneys represent a range of clients who have been accused of prescription drug crimes. New York’s “Fraud and deceit related to controlled substances” regulates multiple phases of drug possession and distribution, including those who prescribe, administer, take, share, or sell controlled substances.

Here are some of the people who may be charged with crimes involving prescription drugs:

• Doctors and prescribing physicians
• Pharmacists
• People not prescribed the drug they are taking
• People sharing, selling, or distributing a controlled substance
• People obtaining controlled substances under an alias or when using a false address
• People using forged subscriptions
• People who conceal controlled-substance prescriptions from medical practitioners
• People driving under the influence of a controlled substance, even if that medication was prescribed to them

People charged with the above offenses may face heavy fines, jail time, or other consequences. Our team at King Law is ready to defend your rights and livelihood.

Consequences For Prescription Drug Convictions in New York State

Most people’s medicine cabinets have some form of prescription pain or anxiety medication, from opioids like oxycodone and Vicodin to central nervous system depressants such as Valium and Xanax. However, even giving these pills to a friend could land you a misdemeanor charge, with the intent to sell upgrading it into a felony.

Some of the consequences you could face for a controlled substance conviction, even as a first-time offender, may include:

Defending People Accused of Prescription Drug Offenses In Rochester and Western New York

At King Law, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all criminal defense strategies. Our lead attorney, Robert King, will carefully investigate your case from top to bottom, working as your partner to prepare a solid legal strategy. There are many reasons you could have been unfairly charged with a prescription drug crime, and our Rochester drug crimes attorneys will help you get to the bottom of it. While we may not be able to drop the charges, we promise to provide trusted legal counsel and aggressive advocacy for your case.