Charges for Xanax Abuse in California

Drug Offense Attorney in San Diego, CA Defends Your Xanax Case

Have you been accused of possessing Xanax without a prescription? If so, you need to take immediate action. Drug convictions can lead to serious repercussions, including jail or prison sentences. Furthermore, when doctors are accused of committing crimes that involve Xanax—such as prescribing the drug to patients who do not actually need then—they can also end up potentially losing their medical licenses and ruining their careers.

Xanax, which is also known as alprazolam, is an anti-anxiety prescription drug that has received a great amount of attention in recent years as a widely abused substance. Individuals can be arrested for alleged activities as complex as running large drug distribution operations that involve Xanax, or for something as simple as taking a friend's prescribed Xanax in order to calm one's nerves. Whatever led to your Xanax-related drug charges, I advise you to bring your case to my law firm, Kern Law, APC. I am an experienced San Diego drug offense lawyer who can help you establish a strong line of defense in your criminal matter.

About Xanax

Physicians generally prescribe Xanax to patients who have anxiety disorders, though they also sometimes prescribe the drug to treat depression and other disorders. This drug falls under the benzodiazepine classification. It is a depressant, so those who take the drug become highly relaxed. In 2011, The New York Times reported that alprazolam (or Xanax) was the eighth most-prescribed drug in the United States for the year 2010.

Penalties for Xanax Possession and Sale

According to California law, depressants that include alprazolam (or essentially, Xanax) are considered a Schedule IV controlled substance. The types of penalties a person can receive for a Xanax-related drug offense will depend on various factors, such as the type of offense that was carried out and the person's criminal history. Possession of Xanax without a prescription is generally either an infraction or a misdemeanor, according to California law (Health and Safety Code §11375). The charges become more serious with offenses such as possessing with intent to sell and actual sale of the drug.

Obtain a Lawyer for Xanax Charges in San Diego

In order to avoid these negative outcomes, it is in your best interests to obtain the help of a skilled attorney. When I handle drug offense cases, I work with my clients to help them determine the best course of action for safeguarding their futures. Whether you are looking to avoid incarceration by going through a drug diversion program or you want fight to prove your innocence through trial, I have the knowledge and resources that are needed to assist you.

Contact Kern Law, APC to get started on the defense process!