Individuals who are addicted to pain medication often go to great lengths to get prescription drugs. The patient may see several doctors at once in an effort to get multiple prescriptions for pain medication. This is illegal, as a patient must sign a form to attest that he or she is only seeing one doctor.

When a patient receives care from multiple doctors and obtains multiple prescriptions for pain medication, he or she may be charged with "failure to disclose information to a practitioner." This is a third-degree crime that is often referred to as "doctor shopping." When a patient is found to be in possession of a large amount of prescription drugs — even if the drugs are intended only for personal use — he or she may be charged with drug trafficking and face mandatory minimum sentencing.

If you have been charged with doctor shopping (or failure to disclose information to a practitioner), it is important to take prompt legal action. The penalties for any drug crime are severe, including significant jail or prison time. To discuss your case with a St. Petersburg doctor shopping lawyer from the law office of R. Lane Lastinger, contact us today.

Addiction to pain medication is often the root of the problem. I can help you determine if seeking treatment through the drug court is an option in your case. This may help you avoid a conviction and possibly obtain a case dismissal.

Contact a Clearwater, Florida, Attorney for Failure to Disclose to a Physician Defense

To schedule a free consultation to talk about your prescription drug crime defense options, contact my law firm today.