Take care of your RX

Posted on | June 5, 2011 | No Comments

The Texas Health and Safety code has made it illegal to among other things possess controlled substances without a proper prescription.  These controlled substances are divided up into Schedules and subsequently Penalty groups based upon their chemical compounds and the result or affect of the controlled substance on the human body.  The most common mistake people make when they are charged with Possession of a Controlled substance is that the medication was not kept in a proper prescription bottle. Gone are the days where you should be driving around in your car with your weekly pill box loaded with medication or even the cute, decorative pill boxes that remind us of our great-grandparents.  The saying you “beat the rap but not the ride” becomes important here.  While you may have a valid prescription for all of the medications that you have in your pill box and in your possession if you are stopped it is likely that you will be detained or even arrested if an officer finds these controlled substances in your possession without proof of valid prescription. You may later be able to provide proof of the prescriptions but again this opportunity will likely come after you’ve been detained, arrested, or even charged. The lesson here is always carry your medications in there proper prescription bottles and never let someone else hold them for you.  You could be facing charged otherwise.

If you find yourself in this situation, contact one of our Denton, Dallas, or Lewisville Criminal Lawyers. This post has been brought to you by The Wright Firm, L.L.P.  If you have questions, contact our office at 972-353-4600 or reach us by the web at www.thewrightlawyers.com.

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