Los Angeles Prescription Fraud Attorney

Drug Crime Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles, California

Because prescription drug use and distribution continue to increase in popularity, prescription fraud crimes are on the rise as well. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 20% of Americans have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes at some point in their lives. The sentencing for these crimes is often as harsh as those for illegal drugs/narcotics.

Consult a defense attorney as soon as possible if you have been arrested for prescription fraud or are currently under investigation for this drug crime. A skilled Los Angeles drug crime attorney will be able to review your case and determine what can be done to help you, so you can avoid a conviction and maximum penalties.

What is Prescription Fraud?

The basic description of prescription fraud is illegally obtaining prescription drugs for personal use or for profit. According to California law, only a licensed medical professional may write or issue a prescription. Prescription fraud may be carried out by forging prescriptions, creating counterfeit prescriptions or by stealing blank prescriptions. An offender may even impersonate a medical staff member in order to carry out prescription fraud.

Virtually anyone may be charged with prescription fraud, including a doctor, a pharmacist, or a senior citizen or other patient who sells his/her prescription drugs to make extra money. Prescription fraud is a felony offense in California, and even the attempt to carry out prescription fraud is a felony as well.

Los Angeles Prescription Fraud Defense Lawyer

It may be that you were the victim of an unreasonable search and seizure. Or, you may qualify for alternative sentencing in order to avoid jail time altogether. Whatever your particular situation, Los Angeles prescription fraud lawyer Richard Sudar can offer you a free consultation to review your charges and inform you of your rights and options at this point. With experience in prosecution and criminal defense, attorney Richard Sudar has a unique understanding of both sides of a criminal charge and uses this as an advantage to his clients both in and out of the courtroom.

Contact Los Angeles prescription fraud attorney Richard Sudar today!