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?

[MojoESQ]

If stopped or called in for questioning once spoken to give you name and politely & simply invoke your right to counsel - “I respectfully refuse to answer any question and invoke my right to counsel.” It doesn’t mean you won’t be arrested but nothing you can say will help your case AND because all pharmacies have video cameras they’ve probably got what they need to arrest you. Just the same they have to prove who forged the signature and many other elements to charge or convict you. Finally, if you can’t afford an attorney, most states provide free counsel in criminal cases. Relax, get well, prepare and hope.

[tomanypills]

being a good or bad person isnt the issue right now. affording a lawyer,rehab,etc. is not the cops job. yes you can call the police and say what? i"m addicted to drugs and i"m a good person? i wonder how many times they hear that, being a good person with good intentions AFTER the crime is not the concern of the police. if the police want you then co operate, at worst youll be arrested , its a low grade crime so bail will be low and depending on other things ,,like did you CO OPERATE with the police you could be or"d,,but not if they have to find you. once you get by the police thing and get a court date then what you present to the judge showing your desire to change,,12 step meetins,addiction dr,etc. will effect his/her decision,,but if they have to come looking for you then thats how theyll treat you. sometimes the truth just sounds rude.

[MojoESQ]

This was very bad advice. Prescription drug forgery is a felony.

[1911]

Here are a few thoughts:

1.  Call an attorney immediately and agree that he/she will represent you.

2.  If the police contact you, refer them to the attorney.  Do NOT say anything to them.  Leave it to your attorney.   An attorney is your best bet in getting the DA to decide "Insufficient Evidence to Proscecute" should you be arrested.

3.  Remember, the role of the police and district attorney is to detect and prosecute crime.  They are not in the rehab business.

GEORGE

[tomanypills]

i doubt if the pd will use any kind of tracking to find you ,your not a public enemy. if you are charged with a crime they will come knocking and of course you"ll have a warrent. i wouldnt call the police though. once the crime has been commited and a warrent issued then the police couldnt care less about your personal story,,there job is to arrest you and let the courts do the rest, if you talk to the police by phone and they ask your location or ask you to come in and you dont,,then your not co operating with the police and that pisses them off and theyll let the judge know. you may not have liked how beach put it but your only choice is to deal with this voluntarily or you just become a wanted person avoiding the law.

[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.

[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........