{"id":1873,"date":"2021-10-27T17:09:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T17:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1873"},"modified":"2021-10-27T17:09:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T17:09:12","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-are-facing-prescription-drug-charges-in-indianapolis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-are-facing-prescription-drug-charges-in-indianapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if You are Facing Prescription Drug Charges in Indianapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Getting caught with illegal prescription drugs is a serious crime in our state. If it happens to you, act now to protect yourself. Don\u2019t fall victim to the maximum penalties for your prescription drug charges in Indiana. Let a seasoned Indianapolis criminal defense attorney build an impactful defense to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue below to learn exactly what you need to do to ensure your criminal defense is aggressive enough to reduce or dismiss your Indiana prescription drug charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Prescription-Drug-Charges-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Prescription Drug Charge Lawyer Indiana 317-636-7514\" class=\"wp-image-1874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Prescription-Drug-Charges-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Prescription-Drug-Charges-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Prescription-Drug-Charges-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Prescription-Drug-Charges-Indianapolis-Indiana-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Prescription-Drug-Charges-Indianapolis-Indiana-452x300.jpg 452w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Prescription-Drug-Charges-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Prescription Drug Charge Lawyer Indiana 317-636-7514<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Prescription Medications are a Schedule II Drug in Indiana<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Indiana Code 35-48-2-6, Schedule two drugs are considered to be any drug less dangerous than Schedule I drugs. They may have legitimate medical uses, but with a high risk of abuse. A drug can be classified as a Schedule II if it has high abuse potential, is either medically accepted or has severe medical restrictions, and causes physical and psychological dependence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prescription drug crimes have become an exponential epidemic in the United States over the past five years. And Since Indiana does not see drug addiction and usage as a health epidemic, but rather a crime, there will always be a need for a tough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/drug-crimes.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">criminal defense drug crime lawyer in Indianapolis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your First Step After Being Arrested on<\/strong> <strong>Prescription Drug Charges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/were-you-arrested-for-prescription-drug-possession-in-indiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arrested for prescription drug possession<\/a> or trafficking, you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law<\/a>, on your side. He will build a strong custom defense based on your unique case circumstances to obtain a better outcome for you in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attorney David E. Lewis understands just how damaging a prescription drug conviction can be to a person\u2019s life, as well as the lives of their loved ones. It can negatively affect almost every aspect, from student financial aid and employment possibilities to child custody privileges, housing rental, loans, driving privileges, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>For this reason, the law firm of David E. Lewis stays ahead of the trial and investigates and argues every facet and allegation of a client\u2019s case to preserve their constitutional rights as well as their future.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us today<\/a> at 317-636-7514 so we can begin to fight your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/drug-crimes\/prescription-drugs.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis IN prescription drug charges<\/a>. We represent clients all throughout the state of Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/information-you-need-to-know-about-prescription-drug-abuse-in-indiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information You Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse in Indiana<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/state-and-federal-penalties-for-getting-caught-with-prescription-drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State and Federal Penalties for Getting Caught With Prescription Drugs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/common-drug-crime-terminology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Drug Crime Terminology<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-1024x447.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Criminal Defense 317-636-7514\" class=\"wp-image-1296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-768x336.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Schedule a Free Consultation Today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting caught with illegal prescription drugs is a serious crime in our state. If it happens to you, act now to protect yourself. Don\u2019t fall victim to the maximum penalties for your prescription drug charges in Indiana. 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