Bronx Oxycontin Possession Lawyers.

Oxycontin is a potent drug that is prescribed to patients to alleviate pain. However, it can be highly addictive. When the drug is misused, there can be dangerous consequences. Side effects of this powerful narcotic include addiction, overdose and death.

In New York, it's illegal to possess Oxycontin without a prescription. If you've been caught with illegal possession of Oxycontin, you could be facing jail time, fines, probation and a criminal record. The penalties are especially harsh if you've been accused of distribution, trafficking, selling, prescription pad theft or prescription fraud.

What is possession of Oxycontin?

If you're in New York, it's unlawful to possess any amount of Oxycontin or any brand of oxycondone unless you have a prescription from a medical doctor. Illegal possession of Oxycontin can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. Oxycontin possession charges include:

• First degree possession of a controlled substance (Class A-1 felony)
• Second degree possession of a controlled substance (Class A-II felony)
• Third degree possession of a controlled substance (Class B felony)
• Fourth degree possession of a controlled substance (Class C felony)
• Seventh degree possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

The most severe penalty for felony possession charges is a maximum of life in prison. For the misdemeanor possession charge, the penalty is a maximum jail time of one year.

What is sale of Oxycontin?

When it comes to drug dealing, New York has tough laws. Being charged with selling Oxycontin results in more serious consequences than possession of the controlled substance. Oxycontin sales charges include:

• Third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance (Class B felony)
• Second degree criminal sale of a controlled substance (Class A-II felony or A-I felony)
• Criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance (Class C felony)