Prescription Pill Addiction
- Utah Criminal Attorney Salt Lake
Prescription
pill addiction can often lead to criminal charges in Utah. If you are
facing criminal charges relating to a prescription pill
addiction, an experienced
criminal defense attorney
can make all the difference. Based in Salt Lake City, Stephen Howard
provides legal services to clients throughout Utah. He has extensive
experience defending
clients facing prescription pill-related charges, with a
record of achieving real
results.
Contact us today to
schedule an initial consultation.
Prescription Addiction-Related Crimes in Utah

Prescription
medications are sometimes viewed as one of the miracles of modern
medicine. But overuse or misuse of otherwise legitimate drugs can start
a person down a road that leads to addiction and criminal charges.
Criminal charges relating to prescription pill abuse can include
prescription fraud,
prescription forgery, drug-related
DUI,
unlawful
possession of a
controlled substance, or even
distribution
of a controlled substance. Most of these charges are
felony
level charges that can result in substantial prison sentences and
thousands of dollars in fines. But even a
misdemeanor
conviction in Utah can have serious
consequences.
Addiction and Criminal Prosecution in Utah
Facing prosecution
for drug-related charges in Utah can result in serious consequences,
including prison, jail, thousands of dollars in fines, being labeled a
"convicted felon" and more. But
the chance of avoiding these serious consequences improves as a person
takes affirmative steps to deal with their addiction.
Obtaining
a formal substance abuse assessment from a licensed professional can be
an important step toward getting the help needed to beat addiction.
Participation and progress in a formal treatment program can also be a
useful tool in negotiating a favorable resolution to criminal charges.
The
criminal justice system in Utah has many goals. These include
incapacitating dangerous individuals through incarceration, protection
of the public, and rehabilitation of offenders. Drug treatment can help
give a prosecutor or a judge confidence that the defendant is on the
road to rehabilitation and will no longer pose a threat to the public.
This can greatly increase the odds of achieving a positive
outcome in a criminal case.
Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City
The
consequences of a
criminal conviction involving prescription drugs in Utah can be severe.
Having an experienced criminal attorney on your side can give you the
best chance of a positive outcome.
Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal defense lawyer
Stephen Howard represents clients throughout Utah. With extensive
experience
defending drug cases, he is well prepared to give you the defense you
need.
Contact us today to arrange
for an initial consultation.