Fentanyl, a powerful opiate linked to rising numbers of heroin deaths in recent years, is at the center of a recent Rochester drug case.

In February, police raided the home of Robert L. Smith after receiving information that Smith had a large amount of drugs in his home.

Once inside, they discovered 167 bags of Fentanyl, as well as cash.

Police had been monitoring a rise in more potent opiates on the street during the weeks before, and believe that Smith was the source.

Smith has been charged with fourth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance [http://www.wny-lawyers.com/2015/05/21/defense-attorney-for-criminal-possession-of-a-controlled-substance-in-the-fourth-degree-ny-pl-220-09-arrest-in-the-buffalo-new-york-area/] and third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance [http://www.wny-lawyers.com/2015/05/21/criminal-defense-lawyer-for-an-arrest-on-criminal-possession-of-a-controlled-substance-in-the-third-degree-ny-pl-220-16-charges-in-the-buffalo-new-york-area/], both of which are felonies. Conviction could result in a sentence of several decades.

People charged with serious crimes in Rochester need to know that their best chance at a favorable outcome is by working with experienced criminal defense attorneys.

There are a number of strategies that can be employed together and separately to protect you from a long prison sentence, including fighting for reduced charges, negotiating for a plea that can get you out years early, or fighting the charges in court and avoiding conviction entirely.

When you’re facing felony drug charges, fight back with the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer.

Call 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with Rochester’s experienced criminal defense attorneys.