Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Perscription bottle illegal?

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No, the mere possession of a prescription bottle is not a crime. Of course, if it is being used to

hold some other criminal item such as a prohibited drug, then it may be a serious problem.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Prescription bottle illegal?

As long as the possession in not associated with engaging in other illegal behavior, such as using it to transport drugs that you are not legally allowed to possess.