{"id":707,"date":"2022-06-26T03:01:10","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T07:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotacriminalattorneyblog.com\/?p=707"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:27:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:27:20","slug":"supreme-court-explains-evidence-needed-to-convict-for-violations-of-the-controlled-substance-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotadefenseattorney.com\/blog\/supreme-court-explains-evidence-needed-to-convict-for-violations-of-the-controlled-substance-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court Explains Evidence Needed to Convict for Violations of the Controlled Substance Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

While ignorance of the law is not a defense, criminal statutes generally aim to punish intentional wrongdoing. Thus, in many instances, the prosecution must prove that the defendant purposely committed the unlawful act. Some statutes are vague, though, leaving room for interpretation as to what evidence is needed to obtain a conviction. Until recently, it was not clear whether a defendant could be convicted for violating the Controlled Substances Act (the Act) if they were unaware that their actions were unauthorized. The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling clarifying<\/a> what evidence is needed to convict a doctor of disbursing controlled substances in an unauthorized matter in violation of the Act. If you are charged with a drug crime or any other federal offense, it is smart to meet with a Sarasota criminal defense attorney to assess your options.<\/p>\n

Background of the Case <\/strong><\/p>\n

It is alleged that the government charged the defendant and several other pain management doctors with operating a medical practice as a racketeering enterprise in violation of the Act and other federal laws. The prosecution offered evidence at trial that the defendant prescribed opioids in a manner that did not comply with the applicable standard of care and that he acted for financial gain rather than to help his patients. A jury convicted the defendant and he appealed. \u00a0The appellate court affirmed the trial court ruling, and the defendant sought certiorari review.<\/p>\n

Evidence Needed to Convict for Violations of the Controlled Substance Act<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sole issue on appeal was whether a physician that prescribes controlled substances outside of the scope of what is typically in their practice can be convicted of unlawful distribution of controlled substances in violation of the Act, if they harbored a reasonable belief that they were acting within the scope of their practice. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While ignorance of the law is not a defense, criminal statutes generally aim to punish intentional wrongdoing. Thus, in many instances, the prosecution must prove that the defendant purposely committed the unlawful act. Some statutes are vague, though, leaving room for interpretation as to what evidence is needed to obtain a conviction. 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