New Jersey has adopted a specific law intended for targeting involved in obtaining CDS by fraud. Whether it’s a bogus prescription, a call to a pharmacy posing as a doctors office, or any other act of deception, trying to obtain medication through fraud is a serious offense. Those charged with violating N.J.S.A. 2C:35-13 face serious penalties that include a state prison term, not to mention the possibility of a felony criminal record. Our attorneys can help ensure that you avoid these consequences. We are one of the largest criminal defense firms in the state, possess over a century defending charges like yours, and our team includes several former prosecutors. Call The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall if you were arrested for obtaining CDS by fraud in Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, Gloucester City, Voorhees or another municipality in Camden County. An attorney is available around the clock to help you by calling our Cherry Hill Office at 856-662-8300.
Obtaining CDS by Fraud Offense in Camden New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 2C:35-13 prohibits someone from acquiring or obtaining drugs/CDS through misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception or subterfuge. In order to convict you of this offense, the prosecutor must establish that you: (1) acquired or obtained possession of CDS; and (2) that you utilized misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, or subterfuge. The typical scenarios for this violation include forging a prescription tablet, completing a stolen blank prescription, modifying the dosage or quantity of a valid prescription or posing as a nurse, doctor or other representatives to facilitate the dispensing of medication.
Prescription fraud is a third-degree crime in accordance with 2C:35-13. However, the penalties are enhanced from what would typically apply for a third-degree crime under New Jersey Law. The potential fine is increased to $50,000 from the $15,000 that customarily applies to a charge of this grade. You may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of up to five years. A Drug Enforcement & Demand Reduction assessment of $1,000 must also be imposed along with a driver’s license suspension of at least six months and as much as twenty-four months.
Voorhees NJ Prescription Fraud Attorney
Despite being one of the wealthiest towns in Camden County, Voorhees has its share of prescription forgery and fraud. Whether it involves CVS, Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid or another pharmacy, attempting to fill a forged or modified prescription triggers potentially severe consequences. Hiring a skilled attorney is your most powerful weapon in escaping the penalties that come with a conviction. The lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are savvy advocates that have successfully defended hundreds of CDS fraud cases over the past several decades. We are prepared to invest our time and resources to ensure that you also reach a favorable resolution of your Gloucester Township, Winslow, Stratford, Camden or Lindenwold charge. To speak to a lawyer on our staff about how we can assist you, contact our office in Cherry Hill at 856-662-8300.
