Fighting Drug Charges in Texas
Prescription drug abuse continues to increase in this country and so does the crackdown by law enforcement. People who do not consider themselves criminals or drug addicts may find themselves charged with a drug crime simply for possessing too many prescription pills.
Anti-anxiety drugs such as Xanax are relatively easy to obtain legally from a physician, however, the quantities are usually limited. Acquiring more pills may mean committing a prescription drug crime. If you are facing charges, you need a strong defense attorney on your side. For a free consultation with a Houston Xanax prescription fraud lawyer, please call 713-226-8800 or contact us online.
Comprehensive Prescription Drug Crime Defense
The Law Offices of Jed Silverman provides tough, experienced drug defense representation for state and federal offenses. Possessing small amounts of a Schedule IV drug such as Xanax is typically charged as a misdemeanor. Possession with intent to sell, manufacturing or trafficking a Schedule IV drug are charged as felonies in state or federal courts.
Typical illegal means of obtaining prescription drugs include:
- Doctor shopping
- Altering prescriptions
- Stealing another person's prescription
- Forging false prescriptions
- Stealing a prescription pad
- Illegal Internet drug sales or purchases
Prescription drug charges may be charged in conjunction with federal offenses such as drug conspiracy, forgery, mail and wire fraud, or RICO/racketeering. The penalties for conviction of a federal crime depend on the specifics of your offense, but may include a minimum five-year prison sentence, fines and probation.
Texas Xanax Fraud Lawyer
Please call our office at 713-226-8800 to schedule a free consultation.
