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Prescription Drug Offenses

Prescription drug cases do not seem to many people like other drug cases. They do not typically involve violence and are considered by some to be “victimless” crimes. However, prescription drug offenses are treated seriously in the criminal justice system. Drugs such as OxyContin, Vicodin and methadone are Schedule 3 controlled substances and their use and sale is strictly regulated.

Prescription drug cases often involve different issues than other drug cases because prescription drugs are usually obtained illegally in different ways than “street” drugs. Prescription drugs are illegally obtained in many ways: by theft from pharmacies; by forging prescriptions or stealing prescription notepads; by doctor-shopping (seeking the same prescription from a number of different doctors); or the drugs may be simply stolen or purchased from an individual who is licensed to possess the drugs. Internet pharmacies present a new frontier in law enforcement efforts to enforce prescription drug laws.

Unlawful possession of prescription drugs is generally treated as a felony and can be enhanced to even more serious charges depending on the amounts of drugs or other evidence of an intent to deliver or traffic. In addition, other crimes can be charged in relation to prescription drug offenses, including forgery, theft, and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Because of the related offenses often involved in prescription drug cases, unique evidentiary issues can arise that require the insight of an experienced defense attorney.

At Grabel & Associates, we are Michigan prescription drug defense attorneys with over 100 years of combined experience defending individuals charged in all manners of drug crimes. We have successfully represented numerous defendants in prescription drug cases, and have established a reputation as one of the most skilled drug charge defense attorneys in Michigan. We understand that your prescription drug case may involve individual issues such as addiction or a simple misunderstandings that require a personal approach to investigating and defending your case. For a confidential consultation, call us today at (800) 342-7896.

Client Reviews

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If you are reading these reviews you are about to make a decision that will have a large impact on the rest of your life. I choose Grabel and Associates to represent me in my case and I could not have been more satisfied with the level of professionalism and dedication to their clients. I had the opportunity to meet and work with multiple lawyers in the practice all of which showcased a vast knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of the legal system. When you choose Scott Grabel to represent you will open yourself up to all of his resources. Depending on your case Grabel knows experts in all fields. I worked with polygraph examiners, investigators, and forensics experts. Grabel and Associates will defend without prejudice of innocence or guilt. Scott Grabel was able to lead me through every step of the process with great communication the whole way. I would recommend Scott Grabel and Associates to my friends, family and anyone who is in need of representation. B. A.
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Best attorney in state of Michigan. Caring and a true friend. Scott was with us every step of the way. He fought for a great injustice for our son and was able to provide an outcome that gave his life back. L. A.
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Scott and his firm did an awesome job representing a family member of mine, I would highly recommend him and his firm! They were extremely reliable, trustworthy and very informative and did a great job with the case. I couldn't be happier with the results that we received, I can't speak highly enough about the great job he did. If you are thinking about using his firm, I would highly recommend, I would definitely use his firm again if needed, he is an a great attorney with a great firm, you won't be disappointed! M. F.