Prescription Fraud – Writing Fake Prescriptions
Prescription fraud is generally known as illegally gaining prescription drugs to use or sell.
Some ways prescription fraud can be committed include:
- Stealing a physician’s prescription pad and writing prescriptions for fake patients;
- Altering a physician’s prescription by increasing the quantity of the drug;
- Using a computer to create fake prescriptions
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 treats this crime very seriously. As such, you will need an aggressive criminal defense attorney to advocate on your behalf.
Understand that if a person is accused of forging a prescription for medication an experienced criminal defense attorney may be able to negotiate with the prosecutor to approve drug diversion which could lead to dismissal of the charges. It is also possible to negotiate with the District Attorney to change a charge of Business and Professions Code Section 4324 to another charge which would allow the defendant to attend the Penal Code 1000 drug diversion program and earn a dismissal.
Call Wallin & Klarich Today
The criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich been defending individuals accused of breaking prescription fraud laws for over 40 years.
With offices located in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, West Covina and Victorville, there is an experienced Wallin & Klarich criminal defense attorney available to help you no matter where you work or live.
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