Fraud to Obtain Drugs in Arkansas 5-64-403
Posted on December 5th, 2009 by Administrator
Over the past few years I have noticed a large increase in persons being charged with using fraud to obtain drugs. There are a few typical scenarios:
1. Someone gets a pill script and they will add a “0″ so that they would get 100 Xanex instead of 10.
2. Someone who has access to a doctor’s office actually takes a script pad and forges the entire script.
Whether you fake a script or simply alter it, the punishment is the same. The code reads as follows:
(2) Acquire or obtain possession of a controlled substance by
misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, subterfuge, or theft;
Arkansas Code 5-64-403)(a)(2).
The punishment for such activity is a Class C Felony. The sentencing range is from 3-10 years incarceration and/or a fine.
Fraud to Obtain Drugs in Arkansas carries serious penalties. If you would like a free consultation to discuss your charges please call us at 501-315-5293.