If I was arrested for trying to fill a fake prescription, what doI do now?
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If I was arrested for trying to fill a fake prescription, what doI do now?
I also filled several others and used the info of a doctor I worked for. I went into pharmacy as usual to pick up my fake prescription and 10 minutes later the police arrived to arrest me. I wasn’t booked, fingerprinted or locked up but the cop wants to question me some more. I had written several prescriptions, most of which the doctor had written me previously. Should I go to rehab immediately and try to claim drug addiction? I am scared and confused.
Asked on March 8, 2011 under Criminal Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Then you need to seek legal help as soon as you can here. You will be prosecuted for many things I fear: prescription fraud being the one that first comes to mind. It is a very serious offense and things can heat up for you. Voluntarily getting yourself help is never a "bad" thing and can be seen as a positive thing by a Judge presiding over your case. But I can not stress enough that you need to seek legal help as soon as possible and I would not go and speak with anyone without an attorney present. Get help here. I can not stress that enough. It is really imperative.
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