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While many people associate drug crimes with drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin, prescription drug arrests are on the rise in Montgomery County, PA and throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Prescription drugs, such as Xanax, are controlled substances regulated by the government. A person may be charged with a drug crime in Montgomery County, PA if a person unlawfully uses or possesses Xanax or other prescription drugs.
In recent years, prescription drug crimes in Montgomery County, PA have become an extremely targeted area for law enforcement and prosecutors. Prescription drugs are often more addictive, and have been a contributing factor in a number of high profile celebrity deaths. As recreational use of Xanax and other prescription medications has risen, so too has the number of prosecutions throughout Montgomery County and its surrounding areas for prescription drug-related offenses.
At The Martin Law Firm, located in Montgomery County, PA, our experienced Xanax lawyers provide legal representation for people who have been arrested for drug crimes involving Xanax and other prescription drugs. Our experienced Montgomery County, PA Xanax lawyers can help first time offenders enter alternative sentencing programs. The Martin Law Firm Xanax Lawyers can review your case and prepare and effective defense. Contact the experienced Xanax lawyers at The Martin Law Firm to schedule a free initial case evaluation. Call (215) 646-3980 today.
What is Xanax?
Xanax is a prescription drug comprised of alprazolam and belongs to a group of drugs called “benzodiazepines”. Xanax works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain and results in a reduction in nervous tension, or anxiety. Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. While highly prescribed and greatly beneficial, Xanax is also highly addictive and prone to abuse. Xanax is a very common recreational prescription drug in Montgomery County, PA and across southeastern Pennsylvania.
Xanax Crimes in Montgomery County, PA
Recently, there has been a dramatic increase in Montgomery County, PA in not only the use of prescription drugs and painkillers, but an increase in subsequent arrests for crimes including:
- Drug possession
- Possession with intent to deliver
- Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or misrepresentation
- Drugged driving
Xanax Arrests in Montgomery County, PA | Criminal Penalties
Criminal penalties when charged with a Xanax-related drug crime in Montgomery County, PA can vary greatly depending on the type and amount of drug involved. Depending on the “schedule” of the prescription drug involved, convictions can lead to years in jail or prison, large fines, mandatory drug courses and lengthy probation. Penalties may also be increased if prior offenses are on your record, as well as additional factors which the law takes into consideration.
Our Xanax lawyers are able to explain the different penalties you may be facing based on the facts and circumstances surrounding your particular case. Our Montgomery County Xanax lawyers are devoted to our clients and take the time to understand the special circumstances of each instance. Prescription drug crimes are treated very serious by law enforcement and prosecutors, and if arrested and charged with a prescription drug crime, so should you. It is important to contact an experienced Xanax lawyer in Montgomery County, PA if you have been arrested and charged with drug crimes involving Xanax or any prescription drug.
Xanax Lawyers in Montgomery County, PA
At The Martin Law Firm, our Xanax lawyers have experience working for the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office and know the consequences of conviction and understand the penalties and/or alternative options you face. Our Xanax lawyers also have years of experience defending clients from charges for drug possession, possession with intent to deliver, and other drug crimes in Montgomery County, PA. Our experienced Xanax lawyers understand that addiction may play a role in these cases and can help you to seek reduced charges, dismissal of your case, and treatment for addiction or dependency. Contact our skilled Xanax lawyers at The Martin Law Firm at (215) 646-3980 for a free case evaluation.
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