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Joseph C. Bodiford

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Tallahassee Lawyer for Prescription Drug Charges

Fight Prescription Drug Charges with a Successful Attorney on your Side

An experienced Tallahassee lawyer for prescription drug charges can make the difference in your case. Prescription drug cases can be extremely complex and they often require particular skills and vast  resources. Tallahassee Criminal Defense Lawyer Joe Bodiford is a State Bar Certified Criminal Trial Law Specialist. To achieve this honor he has demonstrated his in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system. He has also represented clients from a wide variety of backgrounds charged with prescription drug crimes. He is a Tallahassee defense lawyer with the experience, skills and resources to defend you. If you are suspected of any of the following, he is prepared:

  • Doctor shopping or seeking prescriptions for the same drugs from multiple sources
  • Possessing prescription drugs without a prescription
  • Prescription tampering
  • Intent to sell prescription drugs illegally
  • Transporting prescription drugs across state borders illegally

From Vicodin to Morphine and other prescription painkillers to Adderall and Ritalin, Tallahassee Criminal Defense Lawyer Joe Bodiford is prepared to defend your rights no matter what drugs or charges are involved. Whether you are suspected of illegally possessing prescription drugs, driving while under the influence of prescription drugs or you are a healthcare provider suspected of illegally prescribing drugs, call 850-222-4529 for a confidential and candid consultation with a highly respected Tallahassee criminal defense attorney.

Avoid the Consequences of a Prescription Drug Criminal Conviction

A conviction on prescription drug charges can lead to devastating penalties including jail time. Because the use of prescription drugs for illegal purposes is becoming such a widespread problem in Tallahassee and throughout Florida, law enforcement officials may try to make an example of those who are arrested. Some of the consequences of a Tallahassee prescription drug conviction include:

  • Suspension of driving privileges
  • Denial of admission to college or failure to qualify for college financial aid
  • Loss of professional licenses and loss of access to certain professions
  • Dishonorable discharge from the military
  • Difficult probation conditions that, if violated, can lead to very severe penalties

Tallahassee Defense Attorney Joe Bodiford will listen to the details of your case and will craft a defense strategy tailor-made for you. As he has done for many clients before, he may be able to get your Tallahassee prescription drug charges dropped for insufficient evidence or violations of your constitutional rights. He may be able to get your charges reduced and minimize your risk of the most serious penalties. If a trial is unavoidable, Joe Bodiford will demonstrate why he has earned the title of Criminal Trial Law Specialist.