Third degree felonies are punishable by up to five (5) years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Up to is the key. The defendant might be eligible for pre-trial, probation or a jail sentence in lieu of serving time in prison. Many factors will contribute to this decision.
"Prescription Fraud" is the charge - Third Degree Felony. For a compendium of RX drug law statutes see below link:
It may be fraud, and fraud can be a felony.
I think mail fraud is a felony everywhere, but I know for a fact that it is a felony in New York.
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 is a felony. Depending on what degree you can end up on probation (less likely), paying fines (extremely likely), jail time (also extremely likely).
The offense is FRAUD. Depending on the wording of the law in your jurisdiction it may be either a misdemeanor or a felony.
The law makes it a felony. Any kind of fraud is against the law if it intends to make a gain to which you are not entitled.
It sounds like using a phony prescription to obtain controlled substance which I believe is a third degree felony. If so, its punishable by 5 years in Florida State Prison and a fine. Florida uses scoresheets to determine sentencing. If you dont have a prior record you might be able to get Pre-Trial or some form of probation depending on your case.
five years in prison and or 5000 dollar fine. period!!!
Yes. It is fraud against the U.S. Government. That is a felony.
You must pay a fine.
Jail