San Diego Drug Offense Lawyer Offering Strong Defense
Methadone is a drug that is used to treat addiction to more powerful opiates
(particularly
heroin) in individuals who are enrolled in treatment programs. This drug, which
is a narcotic, is used for such treatment because it reduces the symptoms
of withdrawal from heroin and other opiates. Methadone had many different
street names, including dollies, dolls, fizzies and methadose, among others.
Use of this drug is legal for individuals who are part of the appropriate
treatment programs and who have the necessary prescriptions.
There are many people throughout the state of California who are arrested
for unlawful
possession and use of methadone. If you were arrested for this offense, or other
drug offenses related to methadone, it is in your best interests to secure representation
from a capable lawyer. Turn to my law firm,
Kern Law, APC for dedicated and professional legal representation. I am a San Diego
drug offense attorney who can help you fight to protect your future.
What penalties am I facing for Methadone abuse?
According to California's Health and Safety Code, methadone falls in the
opiates category and is a Schedule II controlled substance—a category
of dangerous drugs that have high potential for psychological and physical
dependence. When people are found guilty of unlawfully possessing methadone,
they can end up being sentenced to 16 months in jail or two to three years
of in prison.
Furthermore, unlawfully possessing or purchasing methadone with the intent
to sell it can result in imprisonment for two to four years, depending
on the circumstances. Unlawfully
selling,
transporting or administering methadone (or committing other specified acts in relation
to this drug) can result in two to five years in prison. Individuals with
previous drug convictions on their records can be subject to harsher penalties.
Defenses to Prescription Drug Charges
With the skilled lawyer advocating on your behalf, it could be possible
to reach a favorable outcome in your cases. For example, you might be
able to obtain drug treatment in place of harsher sentencing; or, you
could potentially obtain a "not guilty" verdict or even get
your charges completely dismissed.
It might be possible to prove in court that you were actually lawfully
prescribed methadone or that you were taking the drug as part of a legitimate
treatment program. Physicians who are accused of unlawfully prescribing
or administering methadone to patients (or committing
prescription fraud) should also obtain strong legal representation.
Contact Kern Law, APC
Take action to protect yourself from charges involving methadone or any
other drugs.
Contact Kern Law, APC so I can help you create a strong defense plan! I have 20 years
of legal experience that I can use to benefit your
prescription drug case.
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