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Possession of a Controlled Substance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Here in Indiana, those caught with oxycodone without a legal\nprescription have committed the crime of possession of a controlled\nsubstance<\/em>. Indiana\nCode 35-48-4-7<\/a> clearly states: \u201cA person who, without a valid prescription\nor order of a practitioner acting in the course of the practitioner’s\nprofessional practice, knowingly or intentionally possesses a controlled\nsubstance (pure or adulterated) classified in schedule I, II, III, or IV,\nexcept marijuana, hashish, salvia, or a synthetic cannabinoid, commits\npossession of a controlled substance (\u2026).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Indiana, a classification system is used to categorize\nand define all drugs and controlled substances according to their abuse potential\nand addictive nature. These classifications are called \u201cschedules\u201d, and were\ndeveloped by Federal government and Indiana legislature. They range in number,\nfrom 1 to 5, and can also be influenced by other factors, including the level\nof acceptance for medical treatment, physical dependence, and psychological\ndependence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Oxycodone is a Schedule II drug. Schedule two drugs are\nconsidered to be any drug less dangerous than Schedule I drugs. They may have\nlegitimate medical uses, but with a high risk of abuse. A drug can be\nclassified as a Schedule II if it has high abuse potential, is either medically\naccepted or has severe medical restrictions, and causes physical and psychological\ndependence. Other Schedule II drugs include cocaine, crack, PCP\n(phencyclidine), opium, raw opium, opium extracts, methamphetamines,\namphetamines, methylphenidate, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and\nmore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possession of a Schedule II drug is a Class A Misdemeanor, which is punishable by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n ? O – 1 Year in Jail After being charged with possession of drugs, it is\nimportant to start learning what you are up against. Such charges can cause an\ninstant ripple effect in your life. On top of the immediate damage to your\nreputation and hefty fines, drug possession charges can lead to loss of\nemployment, driving privileges, child custody, financial aid benefits, housing,\nand much more. Most importantly, you can lose your freedom. For this reason, it\nis critical to have an aggressive defense attorney behind you all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to get help with your Indiana drug crime charges<\/a>, today. Whether charged with possession<\/a>, dealing, or prescription fraud<\/a>, our Indianapolis criminal defense law firm offers free initial consultations to discuss the best strategies of defense for your case. Avoid the maximum penalties for your misdemeanor or felony criminal charges by calling David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oxycodone is a serious drug. Known as an opioid, it is used mostly as a base substance to make a large number of powerful pain medications, such as Oxycontin, which is just a time-release version of oxycodone. Oxy is meant … Continue reading Indiana Drug Schedules<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Penalties for Schedule II Drug Possession<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
? O – 1 Year of Probation
? Fine Up to $5,000 <\/p>\n\n\n\nTrust an Experienced Indiana Drug Possession Lawyer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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