My question involves criminal law for the state of: CA
I have a prescription for Hydrocodone that expired. A week before I took it I went to the hospital for the pain and they administered Hydrocodone to me and it worked. So when I found the prescription bottle I took the last two pills I had. I have an appointment to see a pain specialist where I will get a current prescription.
I have the documentation from the hospital and the prescriptions. Is it illegal to have taken the pills prescribed me?

