Prescription Fraud

Los Angeles Prescription Fraud Attorney

Prescription fraud is becoming more and more common in the Los Angeles area as well as other parts of the country. The easy availability of powerful medications that are then sold for recreational use is on the increase. There are a variety of ways in which the fraudulent prescription is obtained. In some cases, the fraud is committed by the doctor or pharmacist, while in other cases, a fraudulent prescription is written by a person not qualified or authorized to prescribe any medications. Some of the more common types of medications that are illegally acquired include Vicodin, OxyContin, Hydrocodone, Methadone, Percodan, Ritalin and Xanax. All of these drugs are commonly sold, even at schools where some young people are experimenting with drugs. This is a very serious charge, and if convicted, the likelihood is strong that you will be spending time in jail or prison for an extended length of time. Any such charges require the skill of a Los Angeles drug crime lawyer at once.

Prescription Fraud Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles

Dealing with charges of prescription fraud is a frightening and upsetting situation. However, this is only the beginning of the process you will face when entering "the system". A conviction can result in serious penalties, including time spent in prison for the offense, in some cases years. When a prescription has been forged, altered, stolen, or falsely written in order to obtain medication for illegal purposes, prescription fraud will likely be the charge, as well as distribution charges if you have been found selling prescription medications illegally. If you are in possession of illegally obtained prescription medications this is also a problem that requires the assistance of a skilled drug crime defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz.

There are a variety of possible defenses for prescription fraud cases. As each case is individual with regard to amount of the medication and type of medication and circumstances under which the evidence was obtained, the case must be evaluated by a one of the drug crime defense lawyers from the firm. After a thorough evaluation of the evidence and circumstances, the legal team can advise you how to proceed with your defense and what can be done to fight for your freedom and rights.

Contact a Los Angeles prescription fraud lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz today if you have been arrested and charged with this crime.