Forging Drug Prescriptions DefenseCalifornia Health & Safety Code § 11368
Free Consultation.What counts as a violation of Health & Safety Code § 11368?
Health & Safety Code § 11368 makes it a crime to do any of the following:
What is the punishment for a violation of Health & Safety Code § 11368?
A conviction for under Health & Safety Code § 11368 may be punished as a misdemeanor or as a felony.
A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
A felony is punishable by imprisonment in state prison for up to three years and a fine.
What are defenses to Health & Safety Code § 11368?
- You did not know the prescription was forged
- The prescription was valid
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