What are the different types of prescription drug fraud?
Most people are aware that altering prescriptions is a clear form of fraud, but there are many other ways prescription drug fraud can occur. For example, stealing prescriptions pads, falsifying records or phantom prescriptions are also forms of healthcare fraud. Let us examine the different types of prescription drug violations. Doctor shopping Doctor shopping is […]
Prescription drug crime reportedly growing at open houses
As the economy begins to slowly improve, the housing market is becoming more active. This means that more people are beginning to put their homes on the market, which has led to an increase in open houses in Florida cities. For those trying to sell a home, sprucing up so a realtor can hold an […]
Florida doctors accused of substantial prescription drug crime
Regular Florida readers may know that there have been several arrests in recent months of local doctors. In most of these arrests, the doctors have been accused of running ‘pill mills’ and face prescription drug crime charges. Recently another clinic was raided in our state which led to police arresting seven additional doctors. The state […]
Florida prescription drug crime law could change
Many readers in Florida know that our state suffers with high numbers of people who are involved in prescription drug crime. What they may not know is that the individuals who are accused of prescription drug crime and found guilty can be subject to minimum sentencing laws. These laws require that people spend time in […]
Florida Highway Patrol trooper accused of prescription drug crime
Police officers are entrusted with enforcing the laws of the communities that they serve, and the public relies on them to ensure public safety and to maintain the peace. When a police officer is accused of a crime, the shockwaves are felt throughout the community. Residents can feel betrayed, and many express doubt in the […]
Florida prescription drug crime charges can bring harsh penalty
Many readers in Florida may be surprised to learn that our state spends about $97 million per year housing drug offenders in prison. Many of these people are serving sentences for their first offenses. In fact, three out of four people serving time for prescription drug crime in our state are in prison on their […]
Florida official among those charged with prescription drug crime
Three people, including at least one from Florida, were recently convicted by a jury of committing crimes related to a drug conspiracy that has spanned more than just our state. The three, including two doctors, were accused of a prescription drug crime relating to the sale of pills to those who had no medical need. […]
Florida prescription drug crime arrests total 29 in one swoop
Florida officials continue to seek several suspects allegedly involved in a drug crime ring. Others in our state were recently arrested and accused of prescription drug crime. Those who were taken into custody were accused of trafficking in the drugs and conspiring to create fake prescriptions. Florida police say that the people being sought and […]
Florida prescription drug crime may be increasing
A Florida man is lying in a local hospital in critical condition after being shot by police. Officials say that the man was shot after he failed to comply with officer requests that were made as they were trying to arrest him for a prescription drug crime, among others. The incident happened in a local […]
Florida prescription drug crime charges can come at every age
Florida readers may be interested to learn that as many as 2,500 teenagers use prescription drugs for the first time each day, according to one report. Some of these kids may end up facing prescription drug crime charges as a result of the use of such drugs. Others may find that they require services of […]