Brooklyn Vicodin Possession Lawyers
What You Need to Know About Vicodin
Vicodin is a popular prescription drug that is categorized as an opioid. If you’re found in possession of these pills without a prescription, it can result in serious legal implications. You need to know how to handle the charges against you, which is why it’s important to turn to Brooklyn Vicodin possession lawyers.
Vicodin is an opioid drug that contains hydrocodone. In most cases, it is prescribed as a pain medication for back injuries, dental work and other severe physical pain issues. It can be highly addictive, which is why it’s only available by prescription. It is categorized as an opioid, too, making it highly desirable on the streets.
There are state and federal laws about being in possession of Vicodin if it’s not being prescribed to you. Even if you know someone who has a prescription and they have given you some of the pills, it is against the law. If your name isn’t on the prescription bottle, you have broken the law.
Possession of Vicodin means you have it without a prescription. Under New York state law, this is a Class A misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Although it is not a felony, you could still face up to one year in prison.
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(212) 300-5196Understanding Vicodin Possession Charges
It’s important to look at the various drug offenses that you face. There are quite a few factors to look at to determine what kind of penalty you could be up against. The charges may be possession and sale or distribution. It’s not just Vicodin, either. That is just one brand name. If you are in possession of any hydrocodone pill without a prescription, the laws remain the same.
Possession of any controlled substance can be troublesome. However, if you only have a small amount, it is possible to be charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony. Additionally, the maximum sentence would be a year in jail.
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After a minor car accident in Brooklyn, police searched your vehicle and found a bottle of Vicodin in your glove compartment that was prescribed to your spouse, not to you. You were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, even though you insisted the pills were for legitimate pain management.
Can I really face criminal charges for carrying my spouse's Vicodin prescription, and what penalties am I looking at?
Under New York Penal Law § 220.03, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree — which includes possessing any amount of a narcotic drug like Vicodin (hydrocodone) without a valid prescription in your name — is a Class A misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail. If the quantity exceeds certain thresholds, charges can escalate to fifth-degree possession under Penal Law § 220.06, a Class D felony with up to seven years in prison. The fact that the prescription belongs to a family member is not a legal defense, as New York law requires the controlled substance to be prescribed directly to the person in possession. An experienced Brooklyn defense attorney can explore options such as diversion programs, challenging the legality of the vehicle search, or negotiating a plea to a lesser charge like disorderly conduct.
This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.
Penalties for Vicodin Possession
The penalties for Vicodin possession will vary based on how many pills you have, if you had the intent to sell, and whether this is your first drug charge offense or not. You may be looking at up to 15 years in state prison as well as a number of fines that you will have to pay. Obviously, you don’t want to spend 15 years behind bars. It is why you need to work with a lawyer who has experience with Brooklyn drug possession laws.
