It is unlawful in California to possess huge amounts of prescription drugs that are not in the original container. It is also illegal to get prescription drugs by fraud, misrepresentation or deceit. Even though these drugs have safe and legal uses, possessing them without a valid prescription is a felony and if you cannot produce a prescription, you will be charged with this crime.
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California Statute
According to California Business and Professions Code Section 4060 (in part), “No person shall possess any controlled substance, except that furnished to a person upon the prescription of a physician….”
In addition, California Health and Safe Code, Section 11150 reads (in part), “No person other than a physician……, shall write or issue a prescription.”
Prescription Drugs
California classifies different substances according to chemical compound. Prohibited drugs include many common prescription drugs that are subject to off-label use.
These include:
- Xanax
- Vicodin ES
- Percocet
- Percodan
- Tylenol No. 4
- Dilaudid
- Duragesic
- Methadone
- MS Contin
- Ritalin
- Adderal
Penalties
The penalty for possession is determined by the type of drug and the amount. Large amount of drugs found can be charged as drug possession with the intent to distribute or sell, and result in much higher drug possession penalties.
Penalties include:
- fines
- probation
- property forfeiture
- prison
- Court-mandated drug treatment program
If you or someone you love faces illegal prescription drug possession charges, call an experienced Palm Springs Prescription Drug attorney to defend you. Call The Law Office of Dale Gribow today.