For many people, prescription drugs such as OxyContin, Hydrocodone, Percodan and Percocet provide relief from chronic pain resulting from an accident, surgery or another health condition. Unfortunately, these drugs are highly addictive. Once you are addicted, you may go to great lengths to obtain the drug — and that can lead to criminal charges.
At the Zolman Law Firm, our lawyers defend people who are charged with all kinds of drug charges, including possession of prescription drugs. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We have offices in Mid County and South County in St. Louis.
Protecting You From Potentially Harsh Penalties
Many of the people who are charged with prescription drug offenses have never been in trouble with the law before. They simply became addicted to a drug that initially was legally prescribed to them.
Our goal as defense attorneys is to put the emphasis of your case on treatment rather than punishment. If this is your first offense, you may have options to avoid a criminal conviction such as drug court or suspended imposition of sentence.
You should never plead guilty to a drug charge without talking to an experienced defense lawyer. Illegal possession of prescription drugs is a felony, and pleading guilty would make you a convicted felon. You would lose civil rights such as the right to possess firearms and the right to vote. Anyone who conducts a background check on you — such as an employer, lender or licensing agency — can easily find out about the conviction and could treat you differently as a result.
Contact a Missouri Prescription Drug Sale Lawyer at the Zolman Law Firm
The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the more damage you may do to your case. For a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis prescription drug possession lawyer, call 314-714-5532 or send us an e-mail.
