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.
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Attorney Stephen Howard practices as part of the Canyons Law Group, LLC and Stephen W. Howard, PC.
Offices in Salt Lake and Davis Counties
560 South 300 East, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
952 S. Main St., Suite A, Layton, UT 84041
Call now to arrange for a confidential initial consultation with an experienced and effective Utah criminal defense lawyer.
In Salt Lake City, call 801-449-1409.
In Davis County, call 801-923-4345.
Stephen W. Howard, PC
Serving Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Cache, Tooele, Summit, Box Elder, and Wasatch Counties, and all of Utah.
Offices in Salt Lake and Davis Counties
560 South 300 East, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
952 S. Main St., Suite A, Layton, UT 84041
Call now to arrange for a confidential initial consultation with an experienced and effective Utah criminal defense lawyer.
In Salt Lake City, call 801-449-1409.
In Davis County, call 801-923-4345.
Stephen W. Howard, PC
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