In California, Business & Professions Code section 4324 prohibit every person from signing the name of another, altering, or attempting to pass as genuine any prescription for any drugs. The law makes it a crime to write a false prescription or to be in possessions of drugs that were obtained by a false prescription. The prosecution does not take this crime lightly because of the increasing public awareness of the addictiveness of prescription drugs.
Writing a false prescription to obtain drugs or narcotics is a serious crime in California. A person who is convicted of this crime is guilty of forgery. This is a “wobbler” offense that may be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Upon conviction, a person may be sentenced for up to one year in a county jail or for up to three years in the state prison. Possessing any drugs obtained by a forged prescription is also a “wobber” offense that is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail or state prison.
If you have been accused of writing a false prescription, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney to vigorously represent you. At Wallin & Klarich, we have helped people accused of this crime for over 30 years. Call us today at (888) 764-2615 or visit us at our website at www.wklaw.com/writing-a-false-prescription. We will be there when you call.
