NYC Codeine Sale or Transport Lawyers

Defense for Codeine Sale or Transport Charges in NY

The police have taken a much harder line on drugs of all kind over the last few decades. In particular, prescription drugs and controlled substances have come under greater scrutiny. Among these substances is codeine. While codeine may be legal in a number of different settings, there are some times in which the possession or consumption of codeine is actually a crime. The lines can be blurred on this drug. Unlike cocaine, heroin, or some other hard drugs, codeine brings to bear much ambiguity. Those who’ve been charged with codeine-related offenses need a good lawyer to guide them through the difficult process. There are many potential charges related to codeine. Here are a few. 

Possession of Codeine That Belongs to Someone Else

When you use codeine as a pain killer, you have to make sure it’s your own. Possession of codeine that belongs to someone else is a crime, and can be charged as a felony. This is true whether you have stolen the codeine or whether you have permission from a friend or family member to use it. It is only legal to use codeine if it has been prescribed to you by a doctor. People using the substance should be careful to keep their records at all times, especially if driving in a car. These records will help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

Obtaining Codeine by Non-disclosure to Doctors

One of the most common ways that people get squeezed on codeine charges is by acquiring different quantities of the drug from many different doctors without telling them that another doctor has prescribed the drug. A single doctor will only prescribe enough of the drug to ensure that you can get through a period of pain. This amount will be small enough that it will be difficult for any person to begin abusing the drug. Some people will go to multiple doctors and get many different small quantities. Doing so is a crime and can be prosecuted as a felony.