Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drug Charges in Arizona

Crimes Involving Illegal & Fraudulent Prescriptions

If convicted of writing fraudulent prescriptions or illegally possessing prescription drugs, you face expensive fines, prison, and a permanent criminal record. However, the court may take into consideration the circumstances concerning your case. In many instances, people get addicted to prescription painkillers after an injury. In other cases, people suffering from anxiety or depression develop a dependence on highly addictive benzodiazepines, such as Ativan.

When their medication runs out and withdrawal sets in, they may be led to obtain prescription drugs through unlawful means. At Suzuki Law Offices, we defend people charged with all types of drug crimes. We work with medical experts and drug counselors in order to explain the addictive nature of certain kinds of prescription drugs, as well as their physiological and psychological impacts.

If you've been arrested for forging a prescription or illegally possessing prescription drugs, contact us now.

Examples of Prescription Drug Charges

There are a wide variety of prescription drug offenses. Such offenses can also involve medical professionals such as doctors and pharmacists.

Prescription drug charges can include:

Altering or forging prescriptions
Making copies of valid prescriptions
Filling up prescriptions for someone else
Writing prescriptions for non-medical purposes
Possession of prescribed medication for recreational use
Doctor shopping (visiting different doctors to obtain more drugs)
Selling drugs prescribed to you, to someone else
Stealing prescription pads

In some cases, you may also be facing a federal offense if you transport drugs across state lines. If you are facing federal charges, you need an experienced federal criminal offense attorney who is familiar with defending crimes at the federal level.

Most Common Illegal Prescription Drugs

Our attorneys make sure the court understands your situation and the psychological and medical reasons that led to your abuse of prescription drugs.

If necessary, we call medical experts to testify to the addictive nature of certain drugs like the following:

OxyContin
Ativan
Xanax
Vicodin
Percocet
Soma
Lortab
Valium
Adderall
Ritalin

We can evaluate your case, the evidence against you, and discuss the options available to you. Call our office at (602) 842-6762 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Penalties for Prescription Offenses

Charges involving prescription drugs can vary depending on the drug, amount of drug, and the offense. Sale or distribution of prescription drugs can carry more serious penalties compared to possession or use of those drugs.

Depending on your charge, penalties can include:

Jail time
Fines
Loss of medical license
Felony conviction

Before Speaking to Investigators, Contact Suzuki Law Offices

Regardless of whether you're under investigation or have already been arrested, contact our Phoenix drug defense lawyers at Suzuki Law Offices today to protect your rights. As in any drug crime case, there are a number of factors that must be taken into account. Prosecutors are interested in getting you to admit your guilt so they can convince you to plead guilty. Depending on the facts of your case, however, a plea bargain may not be in your best interests.

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