Most commonly used to treat chronic pain, hydrocodone is the main ingredient in brands like Vicodin and Lorcet. It is also a highly addictive drug which is why it can only be legally obtained via a doctor’s prescription. hydrocodone is Schedule II drug in the United States due to their noticeably high potential for abuse, ranking only one schedule below the most severe and abused drugs like heroin and LSD.
Possessing 14 grams or fewer of hydrocodone is a third-degree felony in Florida. Anyone caught in possession of 14 grams of hydrocodone or more, however, may face drug trafficking charges which carry more severe criminal penalties. Ensure that you put your best foot forward when defending yourself against the State by acquiring the legal services of knowledgeable drug possession attorneys.
The Orlando hydrocodone possession defense lawyers at The Umansky Law Firm are passionate drug defense attorneys with experience representing individuals facing a range of charges. A criminal conviction for a drug charge results in a permanent stain on your criminal record, not to mention years of incarceration and thousands of dollars in fines. Get the help you need by contacting us today.
Anyone caught with under 14 grams of Hydrocodone can be charged with felony drug possession. Those convicted of this third-degree felony in Florida face the following criminal penalties:
Per Florida Statute § 322.055, one may also face driver’s license suspension for a drug possession conviction. As with any other controlled substance charge in Florida, you can expect for the State to aggressively prosecute the defendant and without the appropriate legal team backing you, they might succeed. Stifle their efforts and protect your freedom by securing representation from an Orlando drug possession attorney.
An experienced attorney will look into your case with great detail, asking questions about everything from the initial stop to how and where law enforcement spotted the illegal substance. It’s essential that you are completely candid with your attorney as they will use the information you provide to construct your defense. Depending on the specifics surrounding your case, your attorney may implement any of the following defenses:
Law enforcement overstepped their authority by coercing you to agree to a search or simply required you to submit to a search. The judge can suppress any evidence found during the search in such instances.
You were unaware that the hydrocodone was in your possession. When bringing forth a lack of knowledge defense, however, you must also testify that you didn’t understand that the substance itself was illegal.
More than one person had access to the area where the hydrocodone was found. When refuting the defense, the State must prove that you had knowledge of the hydrocodone’s presence and that you had dominion and control over the drug as well.
You only had temporary, transitory, or momentary possession of the hydrocodone and never had complete dominion or control over the drug.
People are often arrested for hydrocodone possession due to being unable to produce a valid prescription or recently dispensed bottle. By providing a prescription or getting your doctor to write a letter detailing the amount prescribed, we can get the charges dropped.
You were experiencing an overdose or assisting an individual experiencing an overdose at the time the drugs were found. You are immune from prosecution for hydrocodone possession in such instances.
The efficiency of your criminal defense team will be made evident in the final ruling. Help ensure that your case is settled on the most favorable terms by securing the services of an Orlando hydrocodone possession defense lawyer at The Umansky Law Firm.
Our team of dedicated and seasoned hydrocodone possession defense lawyers in Orlando has over 100 years of combined experience and time spent as former prosecutors on the state and local level. We put our decades of experience to use for every client who walks through our doors to help reach the most favorable outcome. Get the legal attention your case deserves. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
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