Suboxone is used to treat opiate addiction, such as reliance on Oxycodone and Heroin. This drug, while often effective in combatting heroin addictions in an appropriate and supervised setting, is often used illegally in order to maintain habitual use. Unfortunately, Suboxone related offenses, similarly to heroin related offenses, are on the rise throughout New Jersey. These serious crimes include: possession without a valid prescription; the illicit sale and distribution of the drug; and prescription fraud. Suboxone is a Schedule III narcotic that is a combination of the drugs buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication comprised of less of the substance found in heroin. Naloxone, on the other hand, is a special narcotic that is used by New Jersey state and local police in addition to statewide medical facilities that reverses the physical effects of heroin and has already been attributed to saving a number of lives of individuals in the midst of heroin overdoses.

Suboxone charges arise in a wide array of crimes which are variably graded. Often, Suboxone charges involve possession without a prescription or possession with intent to distribute Suboxone. Other times, we assist clients who face charges for prescription fraud or prescription theft. If you or your loved one has been charged with a Suboxone-related offense anywhere in New Jersey, including Hackensack, Brick, Woodbridge, Lawrenceville, Middletown, or Elizabeth, it is of paramount importance that you seek and retain a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you. Most often, these types of crimes are indictable offenses that will be heard at the Superior Court of the county in which the offense took place. A third degree indictable offense, for example, carries with it 3-5 years in jail and other penalties that include counseling, community service, probation, and stiff fines. The attorneys at the Law Offices of William A. Proetta are ready to assist you in resolving your criminal charges. As you can see, the penalties associated with Suboxone, Heroin, and other related offenses are severe. An experienced attorney is vital in assisting you through the process, dealing with the prosecutor, and ultimately achieving a favorable result. Our attorneys are ready to assist you 24/7. If you or your loved one is facing a Suboxone-related offense anywhere in New Jersey, then feel free to contact an experienced attorney at 732.494.7900.