If you are convicted of opioid possession, opioid trafficking, or opioid possession in San Diego, contact The Law Offices of Elliott Kanter for a free consultation. We will review the details of your case and help you build the best defense possible.
If you are arrested for being in possession of an opioid, you need to get a lawyer on the phone as soon as possible. A skilled opioid drug possession lawyer can help reduce your sentence or even clear your name. At The Law Offices of Elliott Kanter, we have skilled and experienced attorneys who specialize in opioid possession cases, and we will do everything in our power to get you the justice you deserve. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule a free drug possession consultation, give us a call.
Opioids are medications and drugs that work to relieve pain but are frequently abused as a way to get “high”. Some prominent opioids include Morphine, Oxycodone, Methadone, and Codeine.
Opioid possession is when opioids are found either on your person, in your possession, or on your property. The penalties for opioid possession can be very significant, depending on the amount you are carrying and the severity of the drug. Even if you are a first-time offender, you can face serious legal penalties and possibly even jail time. Some penalties that can be incurred from the possession of opioids include:
Opioid trafficking and opioid distribution is the illegal selling, transportation, and import of opioids, a controlled substance in the United States. Drug trafficking and distribution are more serious crimes than drug possession, and in most cases is a felony. If you are found with the possession of a large amount of drugs, cash, drug paraphernalia, or measuring and distribution tools like a scale or baggies, you will be charged with trafficking or distribution. The punishment for drug trafficking can vary greatly based on a number of factors, including prior offenses, the amount of opioids present, and whether other crimes were committed. In general, you will be sentenced to somewhere between two and four years in jail, a maximum $10,000 fine, or both penalties.
The law is complicated. What can at first seem like a clear-cut case can, in fact, be very nuanced, so you need an experienced opioid drug possession lawyer to comb over the case with a fine-tooth comb to make sure you account for every little detail. In some cases, an attorney can get the case dismissed, charges dropped, or a reduction in penalties and jail time. If you are convicted of possession of opioids, call a qualified attorney immediately.
If you are convicted of opioid possession, opioid trafficking, or opioid possession, contact The Law Offices of Elliott Kanter immediately. We can schedule a free consultation, during which we can look over the details of your case and offer our assistance. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, give us a call.