If I dropped off a prescription for a friend and then went to pick it up but found out it was “fake”, am I responsible?

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If I dropped off a prescription for a friend and then went to pick it up but found out it was “fake”, am I responsible?

I had no idea what I was getting into when I was asked to do this. It is not in my name, however I cannot prove who did it. They questioned me for 2 hours (the police) but they did not arrest me. It was not for a narcotic but apparently was for a muscle relaxer. I need to know if I should hire an attorney. Also I need to know if my daughter’s friend who gave it to me will be in big trouble. How far will they take this for this type of fraud.

Asked on November 12, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida

Answers:

Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

You can be charged criminally if there is probable cause to believe you knowingly made or passed a false prescription. It would be a defense in court to argue that you had no knowledge the prescription was fake.  An element of the offense is intent.

 

You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer immediately. 

 

Maury D. Beaulier

(612) 240-8005


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