Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
prescription fraud
A friend was charged w/felony prescription fraud to obtain schedule II narcotics. She was put on two years probation on a ''251'' (no more problems for two years and the charges are dropped). While still on probation, she was charged w/prescription fraud again, this time for attempting to obtain Schedule III narcotics. Is jail inevitable here? She has a good lawyer, but what is the best she can expect?
Asked on 12/13/01, 10:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston
Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston
Re: prescription fraud
Jail is not necessarily inevidable, but its possible. Its entirely up to the judge. Generally speaking, most judges view probation not so much as a sentence, but rather an opportunity for the defendant to correct a mistake. When a person violates probation most judge take a dim view on it.
Answered on 12/14/01, 8:53 am
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