 Did you know that a lot of prescription medication are considered controlled substances? Attorney Katelyn Steteal here and I'm here to tell you that you can be arrested for having your or someone else's prescription medication on your person. There are a lot of prescription drugs that are controlled substances and are listed as drugs by statute. Therefore, they must be kept in their prescription pill bottles. If you're holding your friend's purse and she has a loose pill in there, you could be arrested and charged with a possession. If you get convicted of possession of a controlled substance, you could lose your license, become a convicted felon. It could have a ripple effect throughout your life. That's why it's important to 1. Always keep your prescription medication in their designated bottles. 2. If you are arrested, give us a call. We're here to help and you need a good defense attorney who can look out for your rights and negotiate a good resolution on your behalf. Carlson Meisner, Hard and Hazelett, protecting your rights since 1971.