Illegal prescription drug charges are not only embarrassing and harmful to your reputation — conviction could lead to a mandatory prison sentence and a federal criminal record. You need an experienced drug crimes defense attorney on your side.
Board certified criminal trial lawyer Frederick P. Mercurio has more than 27 years of experience handling drug cases in state and federal courts, including time as a criminal prosecutor. He will diligently and aggressively fight to protect your rights and interests.
You need a tenacious attorney on your side if you are facing prescription drug charges. Call 941-365-1185, toll free 866-224-5402 or contact our Sarasota, Florida, prescription drug charges attorney at the law offices of Frederick P. Mercurio via e-mail for a free, discreet consultation.
Illegal Possession of Hydrocodone, Percocet, Vicodin, Oxycontin or Oxycodone
An important thing to keep in mind when it comes to illegal possession of prescription drugs is the potential for small quantities of pills to provide justification for trafficking charges. Under Florida and federal law governing prescription drug charges, it is not only the active ingredient that gets weighed — it's the entire weight of the pill.
Being convicted for trafficking in prescription drugs, and related fraud charges, carries severe consequences. Due to his extensive and varied criminal law experience, Mr. Mercurio at the law offices of Frederick P. Mercurio, P.A., in Sarasota understands the best ways to limit exposure to the harsh penalties that come with drug crimes' convictions, whether that comes from taking the case before a jury or negotiating a plea bargain.
The Representation You Need From an Experienced Drug Crime Defense Attorney
With your rights and reputation on the line, you need to do everything you can to beat serious prescription drug charges. Call locally at 941-365-1185, toll free at 866-224-5402 or send an e-mail to our Florida criminal defense lawyer. You cannot afford to be without his experience when you have been charged with illegal trafficking of prescription drugs.
