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Criminal Penalties for Possession of Vicodin

Vicodin requires a valid prescription for legal use.

Possession of Vicodin is a serious crime in Massachusetts. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C outlines the penalties for possession of this drug. Vicodin is a Class C Substance in Massachusetts. A conviction for illegal possession of Vicodin carries the following penalties:

  • 1st Offense: Up to 1 year in a House of Corrections and/or a fine of up to $1,000. An additional fine of $150 to $500. Loss of drivers license for 1 year.
  • 2nd Offense: Up to 2 years in a House of Corrections or County Jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000. An additional fine of $150 to $500. Loss of drivers license for 1 year.

Drug Facts About Vicodin

Vicodin is a narcotic pain reliever. It is prescribed for moderate to severe pain relief. Vicodin blocks receptors in the brain and this causes feelings of euphoria. Vicodin contains a combination of both hydrocodone and acetaminophen.

The Federal Drug Administration has listed hydrocodone along with oxycodone as a Schedule II drug since the early 1970’s. However, in 2013th Federal Drug Administration elevated drugs that combine hydrocodone and other drugs like aspirin or acetaminophen based drugs from a Schedule III drug to a Schedule II drug. Vicodin is one of the drugs that combines hydrocodone with another drug—acetaminophen. As of 2013, Vicodin was moved from a Schedule III drug to a Schedule II drug.

The FDA classifies drugs like Heroine as Schedule I drugs because they are illegal and don’t have any medical use. Schedule II drugs like oxycodone and hydrocodone are legal and have valid medical use but they also have a very high potential for being abused.

When Vicodin was a Schedule III drug doctors were allowed to write a prescription for a 6 month supply. As a Schedule II drug doctors can now only write prescriptions for a 3 month supply. Each prescription has to be written as a 30 day prescription with 2 refills.

Experienced Drug Charges / Vicodin Possession Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with any drug possession, manufacturing, distribution, or drug trafficking charge, we invite you to call our criminal defense attorneys and take an the first important step in resolving this matter. A drug conviction on your record can follow you around for the rest of your life. Whether this is your first offense, second or other repeat offense, call our law office today to get the help you need and put our experience with the court system to work for you.

No matter where you are located, we are just a phone call away. Call an experienced Massachusetts Drug Crime Attorney to schedule a free no-obligation case review and consultation at (508) 588-0422 and you will have taken your first step to find out how best to confront this important matter. You can also click here to use our Free Case Evaluation Form.

Our knowledgeable and experienced Massachusetts Vicodin Possession Lawyers at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan are available to assist clients throughout all of Massachusetts, including but not limited to Plymouth County including Brockton, Plymouth, Bridgewater, Marshfield, Hingham, Duxbury, Scituate, Hanover, Wareham, Abington, Rockland, Whitman, Hanson, Holbrook, Kingston, Middleborough; Norfolk County including Quincy, Stoughton, Dedham, Weymouth, Braintree, Avon, Holbrook, Randolph, Canton, Sharon, Brookline, Franklin; Bristol County including New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro, Dartmouth, Westport, Mansfield, Easton, Raynham, Lakeville, Norton; Cape Cod, Falmouth, Barnstable.