Obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by forgery in Tulsa, also known as prescription drug fraud Oklahoma, is a serious crime with serious consequences including lengthy prison sentences and large fines.
In order for the prosecutor to get a conviction for a prescription drug fraud Oklahoma charge, he must prove every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is Prescription Drug Fraud Oklahoma?
There are several definitions for prescription drug fraud Oklahoma.
First, it is a felony crime in Tulsa for registered practitioners, distributors, and manufacturers to knowingly and intentionally:
- Distribute controlled dangerous substances without an order form required by the Controlled Substance Act; or
- Use a false or invalid registration number which is fictitious, revoked, suspended, or issued to another person; or
- Acquire possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, or deception; or
- Furnish false information or omit information in required documentation; or
- Make counterfeit controlled substances by falsely imprinting an identifying mark on the drug, container, or label.
Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 2-406
It is also a felony in Tulsa for an individual to obtain a prescription substance by fraud, forgery, deceit, misrepresentation, concealment of a material fact, use of a false name or address, the creation or possession of a counterfeit or invalid prescription form, or by failing to disclose that a similar prescription had been filled within the last 30 days. Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 2-407
Penalties for Prescription Drug Fraud Oklahoma
Registered practitioners, distributors, and manufacturers can be convicted of a felony crime. This is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. In addition, they must pay a special assessment trauma care fee of $100. Penalties are doubled for a subsequent offense. Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 2-406
Individuals who are convicted of the felony of obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by forgery are punished by up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
A second or subsequent prescription drug fraud Oklahoma offense is also a felony punishable by 4 to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 2-407
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If you or someone you know is accused of prescription drug fraud Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
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