Prescription Drug Crimes

Prescription Drug Cases

Have you been charged with a drug crime involving prescription medication? Takakjian & Sitkoff is over 60 years of criminal defense experience in cases involving drug crimes. We are know the drug laws in this state, and can provide skilled legal representation if you have been charged with prescription drug abuse or a related crime.

Prescription drugs fall under the category of controlled substances with strict guidelines on their sale and use. When a prescription drug is purchased, sold or taken in violation of these laws, it can result in criminal charges. A Los Angeles drug crime attorney should be contacted at once if you or a loved one has been arrested for a prescription drug offense such as prescription fraud, forgery or sales. Every case is different, and a competent attorney will know the best course of action for your particular situation.

There are many approaches to building a defense in a prescription drug case. A skilled lawyer will enter a motion to suppress the evidence against you if it was obtained through illegal search and seizure, and can challenge other violations of procedures to reduce charges or have the case dismissed. You may also be eligible for a drug treatment or diversion program, which can prevent imprisonment and other serious penalties.

Los Angeles Prescription Drug Attorney

Many prescription drug abusers were legally prescribed these medications at one point in time, become addicted to them, and now acquire and use them illegally. Sometimes children will take prescribed pills out of a parent's medicine cabinet, bring them to school and share them with friends. There are many different types of prescription drugs that are illegally bought, sold or even traded, including:

• OxyContin
• Ritalin
• Vicodin
• Valium
• Hydrocodone
• Percocet
• Benzodiazepine
• Methadone

Our firm can explain the statutes pertaining to your case and discuss your defense options. We are highly competent litigators and will diligently protect your constitutional rights.

Contact a Los Angeles prescription drug lawyer from our office if you have been charged with illegal use or sale of prescription drugs for reliable legal counsel in your case.