

Prescription drug fraud and abuse occurs when someone acquires prescription medications illegally for illegal uses (normally for personal use or to sell for profit) and is considered a drug crime.Prescription drug fraud has increased greatly in North Carolina and the Triangle area in recent years and as such, stricter laws and penalties have come into effect for persons convicted of prescription drug abuse and fraud.
Prescription Drugs that are often used in prescription drug fraud cases include: Xanax (alprozolam), Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen) , Vicodin, Vallium (diazepam), Adderall, Lortab (hydrocodone), OxyContin (oxycodone), Codeine , Ritalin (methylphenidate), and many other prescription drugs.
The act of committing prescription fraud and any attempt to commit prescription fraud are both considered criminal activities and are punishable as a criminal offense. This means a person who tries to get a fraudulent prescription filled at a pharmacy is guilty, not just a person who succeeds in filling a fraudulent prescription. Both activities are punishable by law as a drug crime and persons convicted of prescription fraud could receive jail time, probation, parole, and / or monetary fines.
If you live in North Carolina and you have been charged with prescription fraud, you should seek a well-qualified criminal defense attorney to represent you and provide legal guidance in order to make certain you will get the best possible outcome in your prescription fraud legal proceedings.
At Everett Law Firm, P.A., our criminal defense lawyers are capable of providing the expert prescription fraud defense that you need to ensure a favorable outcome in your case. Our criminal defense attorneys will attempt to work out a favorable deal with the prosecution of your prescription drug case including the reduction or even dismissal of charges brought against you. The skilled criminal lawyers at Everett Law Firm, P. A. will work for you to protect your rights and obtain the best possible outcome on your behalf. Contact us at 919-942-8002 or 800-942-8048 for a free initial consultation.