According to the 1972 Amended Mississippi Statues, Sec 4-29-144, the penalty for prescription fraud is 1-5 years in prison, $1,000 fine or both. Best bet...don't do it! If you're caught, get a good lawyer.
The charge for attempting to fill a prescription in someone else's name can vary depending on the circumstances and location. It is illegal to use someone else's name to obtain prescription medication, and individuals caught doing so could face criminal charges, fines, and potential jail time.
"Prescription Fraud" is the charge - Third Degree Felony. For a compendium of RX drug law statutes see below link:
The charge is possession of a forged or otherwise illegally acquired prescription for a controlled substance, to be charged as a 3rd degree felony. In other words a fraudulent prescription.
Fraud
then you will get off if you can prove this
Only a doctor can use a prescription pad. If someone else uses it, then this is fraud.
BOTH federal and state.
yes it can
the people in charge
This is illegal in most areas, including Mississippi. If you feel you need this medication, please consult your physician to obtain a diagnosis and/or prescription.
Yes, it is. If your doctor gave you a false drug, you can definitely sue him.
By going to your doctor and getting a new one.