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Prescription painkillers such as OxyContin can provide relief to those with serious or chronic medical conditions. Although OxyContin is a very effective drug for treating patients with severe or chronic pain, OxyContin is also illegally obtained and sold on the streets of Pennsylvania. When OxyContin is abused, it can cause serious problems – health issues, criminal charges, and even death.
Prescription painkillers can also be extremely addictive, and in recent years, many good people in southeastern PA have become dependent on them, leading to arrests for various prescription drug crimes. Abuse of narcotic painkillers such as OxyContin is very common, but that does not detract from the seriousness of the drug or its associated crimes.
Experienced OxyContin Attorneys in Montgomery County, PA
At The Martin Law Firm, located in Montgomery County, PA, our experienced drug crime lawyers provide effective defense services for people who have been arrested for drug crimes involving OxyContin. Our experienced PA OxyContin attorneys realize that rehabilitation, rather than criminal punishment, is critical to our clients. Our OxyContin attorneys will work with you to discover what rehabilitation and alternative sentencing options may be available. Contact The Martin Law Firm to schedule a free initial case evaluation.
What is OxyContin?
OxyContin is an opiate derivative that comes in tablet form and has a time-release mechanism that provides users with relief over a 12-hour time period. Oxycontin is the brand name for Oxycodone, an addictive prescription painkilling drug. Oxycodone has effects similar to heroin, which makes the drug attractive to some drug users. OxyContin abusers often chew or crush the pill to destroy the time-release, making the effects of the drug rapidly felt. Consumption of OxyContin suppresses your respiratory system, and if it is used in combination with alcohol or other depressants, OxyContin can be deadly.
Despite its dangers, OxyContin is a very common recreational prescription drug in southeastern Pennsylvania, including Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Philadelphia, and Delaware counties. OxyContin is commonly used at schools, bars, parties, and on local college campuses such as Temple and West Chester University.
OxyContin Crimes in PA
Pennsylvania law enforcement authorities have witnessed an explosion in the popularity of OxyContin and other prescription painkillers such as Percocet. With that has come a surge of prescription drug-related crimes, including:
- Drug possession
- Possession with intent to deliver
- Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or misrepresentation
- Drugged driving
Much illegal OxyContin use involves criminal activity apart from the illegal possession and sale of the drug. When OxyContin is illegally diverted, related crimes and can also include: burglary, larceny, shoplifting in drug stores, health care fraud, insurance fraud, and obtaining illegal prescriptions.
Penalties for OxyContin Arrests in PA
The criminal penalties you face when charged with a drug crime in Pennsylvania can vary greatly depending on the type and amount of drug involved. Additional factors, such as your prior criminal record, whether or not a weapon was used, etc., also affect sentencing determinations.
There are tiered penalties in PA for various drug crimes involving prescription drugs such as OxyContin. Our OxyContin attorneys can explain the different penalties you may be facing based on the facts and circumstances surrounding your particular case. Our prescription drug crime attorneys are devoted to our clients and take the time to understand the special circumstances of each instance. Our attorneys also understand the importance of seeking treatment and alternative sentencing options for drug offenders, particularly in cases involving narcotic painkillers such as OxyContin. Our attorneys can get you the help you need through drug and alcohol treatment programs and alternative sentencing arrangements available in Montgomery County, PA and the surrounding counties.
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