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Davis County Prescription Fraud – Farmington Criminal Defense Attorney

June 19, 2023 By Lauren


Typical Davis County prescription fraud charges involve allegations that a person has either altered a written prescription from a doctor, called in a false prescription to a pharmacy, or forged a fake prescription for a controlled substance. Prescription fraud is a felony charge that can result in prison or jail time plus thousands of dollars in fines.

If you are facing prescription fraud charges in Davis County or anywhere in Utah, Stephen Howard has the experience, determination and skill necessary to help you get the results you need. Utah criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard has extensive experience defending prescription fraud and other drug charges. He is one of only a few Utah criminal defense lawyers now in private practice who has worked inside Utah’s felony drug court system.

Too often, the system treats you “like a criminal.” The reality is that a lot of good people find themselves charged with prescription fraud and other drug-related crimes in Davis County. Professionals, business people, students, athletes, and many hard working individuals find themselves struggling with addictions that began as a result of prescription medications legitimately prescribed for pain associated with injuries or other chronic pain problems.

A felony conviction for prescription fraud can change your life with effects that extend far beyond the courtroom. If you are facing prescription fraud or other criminal charges in Davis County or anywhere in Utah, contact us now to schedule an initial consultation.


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