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Rhode Island Drug Defense If you are charged with possessing oxycontin or oxycodone in Rhode Island, you are facing a very serious felony drug charge. Rhode Island General Law Section 21-28-4.01(c)(2)(i) prohibits the simple possession of oxycontin or oxycodone and provides that upon conviction you can be sentenced to up to three (3) years in prison and fined up to $5,000. Attorney Matthew Marin utilizes his knowledge and experience and will work aggressively and proactively to achieve the best possible results in your case. If you are accused or charged with simple possession of oxycontin or oxycodone, contact us immediately as time is of the essence.
RHODE ISLAND OXYCONTIN LAWYER AVAILABLE 24/7 AT 401-228-8271 mm@matthewtmarin.com At the Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm, we have offices located in both downtown Providence and downtown Newport, Rhode Island. We defend individuals charged with possession of oxycontin and possession of oxycodone. |
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CAN I BEAT MY RHODE ISLAND OXYCONTIN POSSESSION CHARGE?
Absolutely. In most cases there are excellent defense options where we can fight for a dismissal, or get charges substantially reduced. Many of our clients have no criminal record and the oxycontin charge is their first encounter with law enforcement. Possession of oxycontin is a serious drug charge that can have serious consequences which are extremely destructive to an individual with no criminal record. For many people, the consequences of a oxycontin offense conviction go far beyond jail time, fines and community service. A conviction can also have a lasting impact on your ability to get a job. It may prohibit you from receiving federal student loan financial aid for a minimum of one year.
CHARGES: CHARGES:
Do not give up or plead guilty before exploring and evaluating all of your legal defenses. There are many legitimate defenses to drug possession charges that an experienced Rhode Island Drug Lawyer can identify and help you to explore. An illegal search in violation of your Fourth Amendment rights is a legitimate defense to a Rhode Island oxycontin or oxycodone possession charge. Police commonly violate Constitutional rights when conducting searches, and do not let them get away with it. Police officers will also try to coerce incriminating statements out of suspects during the course of an arrest. The officer may try to get you to admit to that the drugs are yours, and that questioning is frequently illegal and not admissible against you in court.
To give yourself a chance to beat you're Rhode Island Oxycontin charge, remember the following:
• Do not admit to any facts about the substance in question
• Do not speak to the prosecutor, police, court officials, or anyone about the facts of your case
• Contact an experienced Rhode Island Drug Lawyer to discuss your defense options
There also may be plea agreements available that can keep your record clean, in exchange for drug treatment/counseling or community service.
**Past Case Results to Not Guarantee
a Particular Result in Your Case**
(1) FELONY POSSESSION OF OXYCODONE
(2) FELONY POSSESSION OF PERCOCET
(3) FELONY POSSESSION OF LORAZAPAN
(4) FELONY POSSESSION OF MORPHINE
(5) FELONY POSSESSION OF HYDROCODONE
(6) FELONY CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
POLICE REPORT: Undercover police had established surveillance on the parking lot outside a local bar. While observing the parking lot, the Police witnessed the Client and another individual pull into the parking lot in separate vehicles. The other individual exited his vehicle and walked up to the driver’s side of the Client’s vehicle. The Client gave the other individual some cash and before the narcotics could be transferred, the Police rushed in and arrested both the Client and the other individual. Upon searching the Client’s vehicle, the police located nearly 400 pills of prescription drugs consisting of oxycodone, Percocet, lorazapan, morphine, hydrocodone. The Client was charged with felony possession of each of the five drugs located in the vehicle as well as conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Controlled Substances Act.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on 12/3/12
(1) DELIVERY OF OXYCODONE
(2) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER HYDROCODONE
(3) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER ALPRAZOLAM
(4) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER AMPHETAMINE
POLICE REPORT: The Client was seated in his vehicle in a local Burger King parking lot. As the Police were observing him, another vehicle pulled up next to the Client’s car and park. The operator of that vehicle opened the front passenger door of the Client’s car, removed money from his pants pocket, and entered the Client’s car. Once inside, the two turned towards each other and conducted what the police described as a drug transaction. The Police moved in and discovered cash in the Client’s hand and the passenger in possession of oxycodone. The Police also discovered, on the Client’s person, hydrocodone, alprazolam, and amphetamine. The Client was charged with delivery of oxycodone, possession with intent to deliver hydrocodone, possession with intent to deliver alprazolam, and possession with intent to deliver amphetamines.
RESULTS:
(1) DISMISSED
(2) DISMISSED
(3) DISMISSED
(4) REDUCED TO SIMPLE POSSESSION OF AMPHETAMINE and the Client placed on a three year suspended sentence with three years of probation on 12/3/12
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Free Case Evaluation: To discuss your Rhode Island oxycontin charges with an experienced and aggressive Rhode Island Oxycontin Defense Lawyer, call 401-228-8271. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Under Rhode Island Law, oxycontin and oxycodone are classified as Schedule II controlled substances. As you can see from the Rhode Island Statute provided below, anyone who knowningly or intentionally possesses a controlled substance, including oxycontin, a Schedule II drug, is subject to the following penalties:
Under Rhode Island Law, oxycontin is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance. As you can see from the Rhode Island Statute provided below, anyone who knowningly or intentionally possesses a controlled substance, including oxycontin, a Schedule II drug, after previously being convicted of first offense possession of a controlled substance is subject to the following penalties:
POSSESSION OF OXYCONTIN PENALTIES - FIRST OFFENSE
- may be imprisoned for not more than three (3) years;
- may be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor less than five hundred dollars ($500), or both
- peform no less than one hundred (100) hours of community service
- attend and complete a drug counseling and education programPOSSESSION OF OXYCONTIN PENALTIES - SECOND OFFENSE
- may be imprisoned for not more than six (6) years;
- may be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($10,000) nor less than five hundred dollars ($1,000), or both
- peform no less than one hundred (100) hours of community service
- attend and complete a drug counseling and education programPOSSESSION OF OXYCONTIN STATUTE
(2) Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:
(i) A controlled substance classified in schedules I, II and III, IV, and V, except the substance classified as marijuana, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than three (3) years or fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both;
(3) Additionally every person convicted or who pleads nolo contendere under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection or convicted or who pleads nolo contendere a second or subsequent time under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, who is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment to serve for the offense, shall be required to:
(i) Perform no less than one hundred (100) hours of community service;
(ii) Attend and complete a drug counseling and education program as prescribed by the director of the department of mental health, retardation and hospitals and pay the sum of four hundred dollars ($400) to help defray the costs of this program which shall be deposited as general revenues. Failure to attend may result after hearing by the court in jail sentence up to one year;
(iii) The court shall not suspend any part or all of the imposition of the fee required by this subsection, unless the court finds an inability to pay;
(iv) If the offense involves the use of any automobile to transport the substance or the substance is found within an automobile, then a person convicted or who pleads nolo contendere under paragraphs (2)(i) and (ii) of this subsection shall be subject to a loss of license for a period of six (6) months for a first offense and one year for each offense after this.
§ 21-28-4.11 Second offenses. – (A) Any person convicted of a second offense under this chapter may be imprisoned for a term up to twice the term authorized, fined an amount up to twice that authorized, or both.
(B) For purposes of this section, an offense is considered a second offense if, prior to his or her conviction of the offense, the offender has at any time been convicted under this chapter or under any statute of the United States or of any state relating to narcotic drugs, marijuana, depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogenic drugs.
Rhode Island Drug Defense Lawyer Matthew Marin defends those charged with drug charges including possession of oxycontin, possession with intent to deliver oxycontin, distribution of oxycontin, delivery of oxycontin, oxycontin conspiracy, and trafficking oxycontin throughout Rhode Island, including the following cities and towns: Block Island, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Foster, Glocester, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, Warwick, Westerly, West Greenwich, West Warwick, Woonsocket. If you have been arrested in Rhode Island for simple possession of oxycontin or other drug charges, call immediately for a free initial consultation and case evaluation with an experienced Rhode Island Oxycontin Lawyer. Attorney Marin is available 24/7 at (401) 228-8271.
DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter. Also, the Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.
