Arrested for a DRUG OFFENSE?
Arrested for a DRUG OFFENSE?
With the right Drug Arrest defense lawyer, you may be able to keep your record clean and put it all behind you. Before pleading guilty to charges, call Keith J. Williams for a FREE Confidential Consultation!
From charges of drug possession to drug trafficking, Keith J. Williams will fight hard to defend you against all charges and achieve the best possible results.
Many controlled substances are illegal to possess such as marijuana, heroin and meth. It is also illegal to possess certain prescription drugs such as Adderall and OxyContin without a valid prescription. Defendants are found guilty of Drug Possession if a prosecutor proves that they knowingly and intentionally possessed a controlled substance.
Also known as Drug Trafficking and Drug Distribution, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (PWID) generally involves possession and intent of distribution of a larger quantity of drugs than would be used by an individual. In addition, PA law does not distinguish between giving controlled substances to another versus selling them.
Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance or Drug Manufacturing is a crime in Pennsylvania. The law prohibits the manufacturing, production, preparation, compounding, conversion or processing, packaging or repackaging of controlled substances unless with authorization and license, such as by a chemist or pharmacist.
Legally referred to as Acquisition or Obtaining of Possession of a Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation, Fraud, Forgery, Deception or Subterfuge, Prescription Fraud refers to the act of obtaining or possessing prescription medication for personal use or for profit without a valid prescription or by any fraudulent means.