Orlando Drug Crimes Attorney
Protecting Your Rights and Freedom
Accusations of forging a prescription, "shopping" more than one physician for multiple prescriptions, prescription fraud, or illegally obtaining prescription medications are serious criminal charges. Cases involving allegations of stealing a prescription pad or dispensing prescriptions without a valid prescription are serious offenses that can carry lengthy prison sentences if convicted. At the Kramer Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys represent patients, doctors, and pharmacists accused of prescription fraud or the illegal possession of prescription drugs.
If you or a loved one faces possession of prescription medications charges, the attorneys at the Kramer Law Firm can provide experienced and effective representation.
Have you been charged with illegally possessing prescription medications? Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Call 866.716.4288 or 407.641.0268.
Challenging Allegations of Prescription Fraud
If you face charges of possession of prescription medications, we conduct a full investigation of the facts surrounding your case. Police often make mistakes in issues of search and seizure. Did the police have probable cause to stop and search you? We will ask the court to suppress any illegally obtained evidence.
In many prescription drug cases, there is an innocent explanation. If you provide our office with a list of your prescriptions, we can use this information to discuss your case with the prosecution and seek a dismissal of the charges. Or, perhaps you were driving a car that contained illegal prescription drugs but you had no knowledge of them. We have represented clients who were charged because:
- They didn't have the prescription bottle with them, even though the prescription was legal
- The prescription bottle had an expired date on it
Even if you were illegally in possession of prescription medication, the circumstances surrounding your case are important. For example, were you prescribed powerful pain relievers or psycho-tropic drugs without being weaned off of them by your doctor? Given the highly addictive nature of some pain killers and benzodiazepines, the court may be willing to reduce the sentence or charges against you once it takes into account the circumstances surrounding your arrest.
Appearing before the Drug Court
We are always prepared to take a case to trial. However, if your goal is to avoid trial because you are concerned about the end result, or because of the potential emotional stress, we may be able to place your case into a diversion program such as Drug Court. In Drug Court, if you complete certain requirements, such as regular counseling and clean drug tests, your case may be dismissed. We have defended men and women accused of illegally obtaining or possessing a number of prescription medications, including:
- Oxycontin
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
- Codeine
- Xanax
- Ritalin
- Vicodin
- Percocet
- Adderall
- Dexidrine
- And others
For clients who do not have a criminal record, Pre-Trial Diversion may be an option. Like Drug Court, if you comply with the terms of Pre-Trial Diversion (passing drug tests, meeting regularly with a probation officer), the charges will be dismissed.
Contact a Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving the Orlando Area
If you face charges for illegally possessing prescription drugs or other drug charges, contact the Kramer Law Firm. We offer payment plans, accept credit cards, and are available for evening and weekend appointments. Our Altamonte Springs office is conveniently located right off of I-4, between 436 and 434. To contact a lawyer, call 866.716.4288 or 407.641.0268.
