I forged hydrocodone prescriptions and now the PD is calling ??

[hondacr250]

I am a professional with 3 beautiful children, a good job.  I recently went to rehab for a 10-15 a day 10/325 hydrocodone addiction. It was the best thing I could of ever done.  Now I am on suboxone for withdrawals, and in intensive outpatient therapy, while on STD from my employer.  The PD where the last "script" was done is now calling.  I have enough street smarts to know to NOT answer ANY questions without an attorney present.  I honestly cannot afford an attorney to consult for this, even if an arrest occurs.  My life savings is depleted for various estate battles with X girlfriends from my dad's death.  I cant touch the money that is there for me for another 4 years.

I have done extensive reading, and know the rehab was the best thing I could of done, for more reason(s) than one.  I am in intensive outpatient therapy for the next 3-5 weeks, so I am off on Short Term disability from my employer.  Now I find myself switching cars with my husband to avoid a run in with the police concerning this.  I know if I refuse to answer any questions, they will assume my guilt.  So now I am avoiding them.  I know if they are persistent, I cant avoid them forever.  What really hurt me the most, was my teenage daughter that avoided my phone calls while in rehab answered their phone call yesterday and told them anything they wanted to know, concerning my whereabouts.

I cant believe I let a drug ruin my life like it has.  My husband was clueless about it all till yesterday, I knew I had to tell him before I end up incarcerated or taken in for questioning.  I read where this happened to someone else, and they thought honesty would serve them best when it came to answering questions.  Being so "honest" got them additional charges, after all the police have a job to do.  I want to remain sober and look towards my future.  My past is now coming back to bite my in the a$$ so to speak, and I am walking on egg shells.  I know I deserve it and was a total idiot for doing it at all.  Any thoughts or suggestions?

[beachtowel]

Welcome to the forum........

One thing I agree with is the police will come and your charge will be

To obtain a controlled substance by fraud......

Liz Lou is right if you do have a clean record you will be fine and probably probation.......

If you have some baggage you could be in trouble.........

I would talk to the police but not answer any questions pertaining to the case...

You can find out if there is a warrent and then tell him that you will turn yourself in that will make a load of difference at your arraignment as far as bond.....

The very sad thing in your post to me is your kids look what they have had to go through......

Going to a rehab for your drug problem is commendable but as an addict could it be just sugar coating for the judge..........

You speak of honesty with your family you need to stop running from the police and start standing up for your past indiscretions.......you can't afford a lawyer then the judge will grant you one........

Before you sitting in jail with no options take care of the kids and make sure there safe and take care of your legal matters......while you can.....

[Alex29]

Did you write the scripts before rehab? or after? The law that is in question is if you "knowingly" of "sound" mind attempted to defraud. If by chance you were "high" when you wrote them then you did not "knowingly" of "sound" mind commit such crime. Talk to the police, get this out of the way so that you can concentrate on recovery.

good luck

Alex

[LIZZIE LOU]

hey...you must have been on the hiv forum??  my son has hiv...:(

one of my other sons is moving into an apartment today with his g/f.  this is davis, the recovering crack addict, who seems to be substituting alcohol for the drugs.  he is doing well now and attending meetings on a regular schedule but the mom in me still worries about him moving out.  i pray that he will stay strong.

huggs,
kim

[here4all]

It all depends on what state you live in and what county.  The government has come to realize that just because you have a problem with drugs doesn't mean you are a bad person.  But, what they want to see is that you are ready and willing to change.  You probably make too much for a public defender (you have to be poor, and I mean poor).  If you are honest to the judge and district attorney they will help you.  This is only good if you have not had any other drug related legal problems in your past.

And, yes you can call the PD and talk to someone.  They can not force you to tell them where you are.  They can not reach through the phone and get you.  But, you do have to start showing everyone that you are willing to resolve this matter and cooperate.  I know it's hard but the best thing is to tell the truth.  Remember the legal system (police/district attorney/judge) are all human, they want to here the truth.  Think how you feel when someone lies to your face.  

You can get through this thing.  It is hell and I am going through the w/d's with you. I am 5th day off Ultram.  Hurts, but every day is better.  The people on here are great!  Reach out to others when you need strength.  We can't always walk alone.

Good luck.

[beachtowel]

Wow,,,,,,,,,

What planet do you live in?

If she calls she will be tracked by satellite and if she uses a cell it does not matter if she hangs her phone up once connection is made satellite tracking will find her......

Truth I agree is the best policy except when talking to police or a prosecutor do you know that they are allowed by law to lie to a person to get a conviction.......

In the state of Michigan and Ohio they are coming down very hard on drug offenders and fraud to obtain drugs.....

If she is a first time offender it is very possible to get off with probation and some drug counseling.......

But if you don't think that the hammer can come down on her if she has a record your living in another world........

[megan123]

WOW....that was RUDE. This person was just trying to help and give the best advice he/she could give and you basically call him stupid.
What planet do you live on beachtowel? Because wherever it is, human kindness must be a crime.
Damn. That was really mean what you said to here4all.