Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Prescription drug and Insurance fraud

My EX daughter in law was arrested on 29 counts of prescription drug and insurance fraud. These were written to her by the dr she worked for. He was arrested for as well. They are both out on bail. Is there any possible way for her to avoid jail time. SHe has residential custody of my two small grandchildren. THe courts in Fl think they are fine as she is innocent until proven guilty. Not only did she get prescriptions filled she didn't need, She charged them to her insurance co. Can she get off with Fines and Probations only?


Asked on 11/12/07, 9:46 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Prescription drug and Insurance fraud

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Anything is possible. Many times, the party with the lesser culpability will agree to cooperate with the State and testify against the other party. In return, a much lesser sentence or even probation is offered. You will just have to watch and see how it plays out.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/12/07, 9:44 pm
Edward J. Chandler Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A.

Re: Prescription drug and Insurance fraud

You should be able to negotiate a good plea to this depending on whether she has any prior convictions.

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Answered on 11/13/07, 10:32 am
Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: Prescription drug and Insurance fraud

She can get a lawyer in Florida to bargain the charges down.

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Answered on 11/12/07, 12:25 pm


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