Prescription Drug Fraud in Pennsylvania
Prescription fraud is defined as the illegal acquisition of prescription drugs for personal use or profit. This phenomenon is an increasing problem throughout Pennsylvania including Chester County and the West Chester PA community. The alarming increase in prescription fraud has led to more and more prescription drug arrests recently. Prescription Fraud is often charged as Forgery, which is a Felony offense with significant possible state jail time. Ciccarelli Lawyers defends prescription fraud and prescription medicine forgery charges in arrest throughout Pennsylvania. Seek out the experienced Pennsylvania defense lawyers who are reasonable and ready to fight for you. Learn more about Ciccarelli Lawyers.
Prescription fraud can take place in various ways, such as:
- Stealing a real physician's legitimate prescription pad to write a prescription for a fictitious patient.
- Altering a physician's prescription in order to increase the quantity of the prescription drug that will be delivered.
- A fake prescription is created using a computer, either using a false physician name or copying an existing prescription from a real physician
- Calling in your own prescription and giving your own number for callback confirmations.
These, of course, are only some of the more known ways in which prescription fraud is committed. It is hard to determine the extent to which this problem has evolved. This is a problem that transcends social class and education, and threatens every household. With the increase in prescription drug availability in the market, it is obvious that prescription fraud will increase along with it. And, as a result, more arrests will be made as long as law enforcement officials are on the lookout for this crisis. Many times, the individual who is facing an arrest for prescription fraud or forgery has never been arrested in their life and the charges are the result of an addition to pain medication from a legitimate injury or medical condition.
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Even when the evidence is so strong that a conviction is inevitable, our law firm uses effective strategies to minimize the negative consequences. Alternatives to jail or a permanent criminal record may include: Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), community service followed by expungement, Section 17, Section 18, and Intermediate Punishment (IP). Many times we can take an individual who is facing these serious criminal charges and avoid the stigma of a felony or incarceration and have them admitted to an alternative disposition program like Drug Court or Recovery Court. If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a drug crime in Pennsylvania, contact the Ciccarelli Criminal Defense Team to ensure your rights are protected.
Protecting Your Rights against Prescription Fraud Allegations
Do not quit when faced with the embarrassment and depression that accompanies accusations of a prescription fraud or forgery in Pennsylvania. You need aggressive representation ready to question the prosecution's case and attack the legality of the police's actions. You need a law firm that staffs seasoned criminal defense attorneys and a former prosecutor. You need Ciccarelli Lawyers.
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You also need lawyers both passionate in what they do and compassionate in their treatment of their clients. You deserve a lawyer that is available when you need him, treats you with respect, and protects your rights vigorously. We make your choice all the clearer with locations throughout the metropolitan Philadelphia Pennsylvania, including Center City Philadelphia, West Chester, Exton, Kennett Square, Lancaster, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor and Springfield. Now is the time for action. Choose the winning strategy of Lee A. Ciccarelli. Together our legal team will give you the edge.
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