Mississippi Drug Crime Attorney
Prescription Drug Fraud
Prescription fraud is the act of illegally gaining or selling prescription drugs for personal use without a valid prescription from a physician. Prescription drugs are heavily regulated controlled substances; it is against the law for any person to knowingly or intentionally acquire or obtain possession of a controlled substance (prescription medication) by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, or deceit. If you or someone you care about has been charged with prescription fraud, you should contact a Mississippi criminal defense lawyer from Miller & Miller as soon as possible.
Common Examples of Prescription Fraud
Prescription fraud is a growing and widespread national problem. The crime is committed by teenagers, doctors, and every day average citizens. Some of the common forms of prescription fraud are as follows:
- Stealing a physician's prescription pad
- Altering a physician's prescription
- Fraud committed by pharmacists (billing for a name brand drug but dispensing a generic drug)
- Double billing
- Writing a prescription for a fictitious patient
- Creating a false prescription
Mississippi Prescription Fraud Lawyer
Under Mississippi law, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally possess, sell, deliver, transfer, or attempt to possess a false, fraudulent or forged prescription of a doctor. Prescription fraud is a felony offense which is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a maximum $1,000 fine. If you have been charged with prescription fraud, an attorney from our firm can provide you with critical legal representation. As former prosecutors, we have a well-rounded knowledge of how the criminal justice system works, which we will use to your advantage in court. We urge you to contact our firm immediately so we can start planning your defense.
Contact a Mississippi prescription drug fraud attorney to schedule a no-obligation case evaluation.