How can someone be convicted of Prescription Fraud?
December 2, 2008 by: Doreen
The California criminal jury instructions (CALJIC) outlines the elements required to convict a person for prescription forgery. CALJIC 12.05 states that:
“In order to prove this crime, each of the following elements must be proved:
1. A person forged/altered/issued/uttered a form for the prescription of drugs; and
2. As forged/altered issued/uttered the prescription was for [a narcotic drug].
Alternatively,
1. A person issued a form for the prescription of drugs;
2. The prescription was for [a narcotic drug]; and
3. The signature on the prescription was forged/fictitious/the prescription had been altered.”
Charges of prescription forgery require a defense lawyer skilled in California prescription forgery laws. Contact Rizio & Nelson to discuss your case immediately.
