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substance by fraudelent means

I had a perscription that i had lost. My mom called my doc and told him about it. 7 months later there was a message on my answering machine, it was the ms norcatics people. Said that he needed 2 talk 2 me .So me & mom went 2 c him.?????Found my perscription & had wrote lortab 10 on it. He said that he wouldnt arrest me if i turned somone in 4 drugs. He said that a blonde male (i'm female) had took it in 2 the store & tried 2 fill it. Yes, it was the perscription that i had lost. But it had the wrong b-day on it, wrong address,but the right phone #. And that it is a $10,000 fine:0(!! I wasnt going 2 turn any one n cause i did not do anything wrong.He said 4 me 2 think about it4 a day or so. Still wasnt ,did not do it!!Then 2 montys later hes at my door 2 arresst me:0(...& i have not a dime . I have no job. My mom had no $. My boyfriend had the $ to get me out. I'm scared 2 death ...Thats the 1st time in jail .I was n there 4 2 days!What do i do please help.


Asked on 2/15/04, 11:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Albert Pettigrew Law Offices Ph 228-875-8736

Re: substance by fraudelent means

The officer will have to persuade a district attorney to pursue the case and they will have to persuade a grand jury to indict you. You will then have the opportunity to have an attorney appointed to represent you. In the mean time, you need to perserve whatever evidence that may be useful. Focus on being able to prove the legitimacy of the condition that gave rise to the prescription, proof of what you did to deal with the condition without the prescription, actions to report the lost prescription, proof of your reputation for truthfulness in your community. Lastly, focus on obtaining statements attesting to the quality of your character. You might considering offering to view any video of the blonde who passed the prescription to help authorities identify and arrest him.

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Answered on 2/16/04, 8:59 am
Austin Nimocks Austin R. Nimocks & Associates, P.L.L.C.

Re: substance by fraudelent means

You need to hire an attorney to represent you. If you can't afford an attorney, and you have been indicted, you need to ask the court to appoint an attorney for you. It would be impossible for someone to advise you what to do on this via the computer. You need a real sitdown with an attorney to discuss the case, the evidence against you, and possible outcomes. I wish you the best with your predicament.

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Answered on 2/16/04, 1:38 pm


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