If the DEA wants to question me about bogus prescriptions, do I need an attorney?

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If the DEA wants to question me about bogus prescriptions, do I need an attorney?

I work for a doctor’s office. I took it in my own hands to callin scripts for my grandfather over the last several months. I used different pharmacy and it was hydrocodone. I didn’t tell my doctor until the DEA was flagged about bogus scripts. He told me that he understand but that I should have just asked him. He feels that I need to talk with a lawyer. The DEA agent wants me to call her today and I don’t know what to do. Do I need a criminal law attorney? In Walton County, GA.

Asked on June 29, 2011 under Criminal Law, Georgia

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You need to get a criminal defense attorney ASAP. You are the target of an investigation in a federal criminal case. DO NOT SPEAK WITH THE DEA until you have legal counsel. You are under no obligation to do so. This is true even if they come to your home. Questioning you without your having a lawyer is to their benefit. You could easily and unknowingly say something incriminating about yourself or someone else regarding the investigation. They can be threatening and intimidating. They can also come off as caring and concerned. No matter what, do not talk to them without having a lawyer present. 


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