st louis drug possession attorney
drug crimes | presciption drug possession, controlled substances
If you have been arrested for a prescription drug offense, it is important that you speak with an experienced drug defense lawyer as soon as possible. The criminal defense lawyers at Millikan & Millikan, LLC will aggressively defend you against prescription drug charges, such as:
- Percodan
- Percocet
- Oxycontin
- Codeine
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
Possession of a controlled substance, such as prescription drugs, is a Class C felony in Missouri. If you cannot show a valid prescription for the drug you possessed, or are accused of possessing a forged prescription, a conviction carries a minimum sentence of one year in prison. Possession of large quantities of prescription drugs is considered trafficking, and may result in up to 7 years in prison.
Our drug defense attorneys will evaluate:
- The facts of your case
- The circumstances of your arrest
- If the police violated the Fourth Amendment
- If reasonable suspicion existed
- If a warrant was supports by probable cause
- Other violations related to seizure of evidence
- Toxicology tests
Contact us online or call 314.621.0622 (877.621.0622 Toll Free) for a FREE consultation and learn how the law applies to your specific situation. As former police officers and a former prosecuting attorney, we know potential pitfalls in the investigative process. As criminal defense attorneys, we know how to afford you protection under the law. Our education and experience mak a difference.
The Missouri Criminal Defense Attorneys of Millikan Wright LLC focus serving the needs of the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. On the Missouri side, our criminal lawyers defend people in St. Louis city, St. Louis county, Jefferson county, Franklin county, St. Charles county, and Lincoln county. On the Illinois side, our attorneys represent people hurt in Madison county, St. Clair county and Monroe county.
