Although most people associate drug crimes with illegal narcotics, there are criminal offenses that involve prescription drugs.

Prescription drugs are controlled substances, strictly regulated by the government, subjecting one to criminal prosecution and penalties if found guilty of possessing, distributing or trafficking them without lawful authority.

Prescription fraud is a crime involving the obtaining of a prescription drug by fraud or misrepresentation.  Committed in different ways, by altering or forging prescription slips, getting prescriptions from multiple doctors, or the theft of blank prescription slips.

Drugs often involved in prescription drug crimes may include: OxyContin, Xanax, Vicodin, Valium, Ritalin, Dexedrine, Diazepam, Percocet, and more.

Bradley M. Collins, P.A. provides aggressive, personalized representation to clients throughout South Florida facing prescription drug charges, including:

Prescription fraud

Unlawful possession of prescription drugs

Unlawful sale or distribution of prescription drugs

Prescription drug trafficking, import or export

Prescription drug manufacturing