Salt Lake City Prescription Fraud Attorney

Salt Lake City Prescription Fraud Lawyer

The courts are usually more sympathetic towards individuals who have obtained drugs illegally through the use of a prescription if it is for personal use. If the individual is being charged with trafficking drugs in on a larger scale, however, the penalties are very serious. Prescription fraud legal consequences can sometimes be avoided with the help of a skilled attorney. This is even more so if it is the offender's first charge and they used the fraudulent prescription due to serious medical issues or chronic pain. If you are facing prescription fraud charges, speak with a Salt Lake City drug crime defense lawyer immediately, you may be able to fight to avoid the extreme penalties of the criminal justice system if you act quickly.

About Prescription Fraud

With the advent of the internet, prescription fraud has become much less difficult to carry out. It is illegal to alter a prescription, forge a signature of a medical professional, impersonate a medical professional, or purchase stolen prescription papers. The majority of people who are committing prescription fraud have been legally prescribed the medication at some point in the past and are now addicted. While the court may be more forgiving towards individuals suffering from addiction or chronic pain, prescription fraud is still a felony offense and is punishable by jail time, fines, and addiction treatment. If you have illegally acquired:

• Adderall
• Vicoden
• OxyContin
• Codeine

Or any other controlled substance, you need an attorney on your side that can aggressively pursue your rights. Our attorneys have experience in both prosecution and defense, and are able to benefit clients with their extensive background. Give yourself a second chance, you may be able to minimize penalties if you act now, speak with an attorney from the Zabriskie Law Firm today. We have extensive experience in prescription fraud cases and are prepared to advise you how the defense will proceed in your case.

Contact a Salt Lake City prescription fraud attorney from our legal team today.