Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Missouri
I have a friend who gave my other friend pills and she died from it, what are the legal conciquences he can face?
Asked on 11/17/09, 5:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean Santoro
Santoro Law Office
Assuming your friend was not a registered pharmacist or physician, he faces both civil and criminal liability. Criminally, he is probably facing charges of distribution of a controlled substance, and possibly negligent homicide or manslaughter. Depending on your friend's criminal record, jail and fines are likely. Civilly, they are facing a wrongful death lawsuit. Have your friend contact me if he wants to discuss options and possible outcomes.
Sean Santoro/Licensed in KS and MO/ [email protected]
Answered on 11/23/09, 11:22 am