Fentanyl Vicodin and OxyContin Possession charges are quite serious in Louisville and throughout the State of Kentucky. The illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule II drugs or prescription narcotics can result in serious jail time and extensive fines. The prosecutor in these cases must prove that the person charged with possession knowingly and purposefully possessed Fentanyl Vicodin, OxyContin even though it is illegal and did not have a genuine prescription for these opioids’ “beyond a reasonable doubt .”
OxyContin is one of the brand names of the drug Oxycodone, a powerful narcotic and opioid pain medication. “Oxy,” as it is often called on the street, is also sold as Percocet or Percodan. Vicodin is the opioid pain reliever Hydrocodone that has been basically blended with acetaminophen. These drugs are quite addictive.
Overdose deaths due to opioids such as Fentanyl Vicodin and OxyContin are five times higher than 20 years ago according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prosecutors are focused upon the substantial risks associated with these drugs and the damage they can and will do to the communities of Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown or Louisville, Kentucky.
Prosecutors will almost always try to charge a defendant with Possession with the Intent to Traffic that carries much higher and harsher penalties than a simple possession charge would warrant. This is why it is important to contact your experienced criminal defense attorney John Schmidt in Shepherdsville if you or someone you love faces Fentanyl Vicodin and OxyContin possession charges in Louisville or any of the surrounding areas.
The prosecution may rely upon other circumstances such as the presence of a substantial amount of cash, baggies, or other paraphernalia or criminal tools to increase the charges and penalties you face. The Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates PLLC will challenge every possible aspect of the case as well as the prosecution’s claims that the evidence should convict “beyond a reasonable doubt.” We challenge and question all aspects of our client’s apprehension, the collection and analysis of physical evidence, the testimony of witnesses and/or informants and even the actions of the police and evidence collection technicians.
If you are looking for a proven, aggressive Louisville area criminal defense attorney for help with Fentanyl Vicodin and OxyContin Possession charges we invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get answers from an aggressive criminal defense attorney serving Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown and all areas in and around Louisville, Kentucky
