[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/caught-with-a-prescription-drug-without-a-prescription\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/caught-with-a-prescription-drug-without-a-prescription\/","headline":"Caught with a Prescription Drug without a Prescription","name":"Caught with a Prescription Drug without a Prescription","description":"Lawful possession of prescription drugs requires a valid prescription. People found in possession of dangerous drugs without a legal prescription may face various criminal charges for prescription drug offenses. 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People found in possession of dangerous drugs without a legal prescription may face various criminal charges for prescription drug offenses. A criminal defense lawyer can help protect against legal penalties involving narcotic drug possession.What is the Definition of a “Dangerous Drug”?Nevada law defines “dangerous drugs” as any drug, other than a controlled substance, unsafe for self-medication or unsupervised use, including:Any drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for general distribution that bears the legend “Rx only.”Procaine hydrochloride with preservatives and stabilizers in injectable doses and amygdalin, which the Nevada State Board of Health has approved for manufacture in the state, but has not received approval for use by the Food and Drug AdministrationPenalties For Drug Possession Without a Valid PrescriptionPeople in Nevada can commit various criminal offenses related to dangerous and prescription drugs, including:Fraudulent possession of a dangerous drug or prescriptionPossession of a dangerous drug without a legal prescriptionUnlawful dispensing or furnishing of a dangerous drugCriminal offenses for unlawful possession of dangerous or prescription drugs constitute gross misdemeanors or category E felonies under Nevada law, with multiple crimes potentially increasing the grading of an offense. Penalties for convictions in the Nevada criminal justice system include:Gross misdemeanor \u2013 Up to 364 days in county jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both incarceration and a fineCategory E felony \u2013 One to four years in prison or probation (which may include up to one year in county jail) and a potential fine of up to $5,000Legal Defenses if Charged for Drug Possession Without a Prescription?Individuals charged with possessing prescription drugs without a valid prescription may raise various defenses to pursue a favorable resolution to their case, such as:Lawful prescription \u2013 A defendant charged with unlawful possession of prescription drugs may contest their charges by presenting evidence that they held a valid prescription.\u00a0Lack of possession \u2013 Defendants may argue they did not have actual or constructive possession of dangerous or prescription drugs seized by the police.\u00a0Challenging the identity of the substance \u2013 A defendant may assert that the state failed to confirm the identity of a substance seized by the police as a dangerous or prescription drug.\u00a0Moving to exclude evidence\/statements \u2013 Defendants may seek to exclude evidence from the prosecution\u2019s case by arguing that police conducted an unlawful search or violated the defendant\u2019s rights during an interrogation.How Adras & Altig Can HelpThe Las Vegas defense lawyers at Adras & Altig can help if you face charges for possession of dangerous drugs by:Independently investigating your charges to obtain all available evidence for your defenseDetermining potential defenses or legal strategies you could pursueExplaining your charges and the potential outcomes to help you make informed decisions throughout your caseContesting the prosecution\u2019s case at each stepVigorously pursuing the best possible resolution under the circumstancesIf you\u2019ve been arrested for possession of prescription drugs without a prescription, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend your rights and protect you from criminal penalties. Contact Adras & Altig today for a confidential consultation with a criminal defense attorney to discuss your next steps and find out how we can help you.\u00a0"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Caught with a Prescription Drug without a Prescription","item":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/caught-with-a-prescription-drug-without-a-prescription\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]