After being arrested and charged for an alleged
drug offense involving Ativan, the best way to protect yourself is to hire a knowledgeable
attorney who handles
prescription drug cases. With 20 years of experience, I am a San Diego drug offense
lawyer who can offer you sound legal advice and aggressive representation
in the courtroom.
Information about Ativan
Ativan is an anti-anxiety prescription medication that falls under the
drug class of benzodiazepines. When individuals take this drug, their
brain activity slows down in order to allow the person to feel relaxed,
according to information provided by the
National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Some of the conditions that are treated with Ativan (also known as lorazepam)
include insomnia, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and vomiting
among cancer patients and more. A person must have a valid prescription
from a doctor in order to legally possess and take this sedative. Read
the information provided below to learn about Ativan-related drug charges
in California.
Possible Charges and Penalties for Ativan Abuse
California law lists lorazepam (or Ativan) as a Schedule IV controlled
substance. California law prohibits
possession of controlled substances without a legitimate prescription. Unlawful Ativan
can be considered either a misdemeanor or an infraction, as noted in the state's
Health and Safety Code §11375. For those who are accused of actually selling the drug (or possessing
it with the purpose of selling it), a conviction can result in up to a
year of imprisonment. The penalties that are given for drug convictions
vary, depending on the kind of offense was committed, the drug type and
amount, and the defendant's criminal background.
Criminal charges can also be applied to physicians who are accused of fraudulently
prescribing Ativan and other
prescription drugs. For example, the doctor might be accused of accepting money in exchange
for prescriptions that the patient does not actually need. When these types of
prescription fraud allegations are made, the medical professional could end up being at risk
of losing his or her license, in addition to any criminal penalties.
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Regardless of which type of situation you are in, there are many different
types of defenses that can be used in Ativan-related drug offense cases.
Contact my firm so I can help you form a strategic defense plan! I am a San Diego prescription
drug attorney with extensive experience defending drug charges of all
levels of seriousness.
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