Who is responsible?

[zsparkleg1]

If I was asked to pick up a refill of a prescribed narcotic based medicine and the prescription was in fact a stolen
script from the doctors office, who is liable for the criminal charges?

[Kera109]

I live in New Jersey, and in all of the pharmacies I have dealt with, I've never been asked to provide any kind of ID to pick up another persons medication and I don't know anyone here who has had to do that either... So I am very surprised that in other states they require a "pick up" person or a DL number. It's really bothersome to realize how much that isn't enforced here!

To the poster, if a friend or relative asked you to pick up th rx and you had no idea it wasn't legit, that would infuriate me beyond words. To know that person didn't want to chance themselves being caught and put you in the line of fire is just so wrong.

If you did not know the rx was stolen, how did you find out? This is a tough situation because I would think what it would come down to is you proving you didn't know, which sounds difficult. Has this person been caught and you are now being questioned? We would definitely need more info to give you any advice.

[ricart70]

I am sorry but I truly thought this person was asking if they could get away with this .I may have read it wrong as it was so vague and short. Sorry if I offended anyone . I should have just not commented.

[BelleFemme]

Lets not just assume the person is a criminal until we hear the entire story. I cannot stand assumptions. If the person writes they are, that is another matter. Lets us not deflect what we, not myself...never have, speaking generally, would or have done onto someone else.

[BelleFemme]

As an attorney I can easily say what most know. Every state handles cases differently. If you did not know it was stolen and was picking up the script for someone, you would have to name the person and it would have to match the name on the script. We are not required to have an assigned person pick up controlled substances in So Cal, but whoever picks up your script must give their DL number though. If you are picking up a script for a friend that reads mike white and his name is john stein, you know something is "hinky", and may be facing some trouble.

[BluCrystal]

Great point, ricart.  I agree wholeheartedly with this NOT being the place for working out criminal activity. - Blu

[nursegirl6572]

I thin more info is necessary.  Did you know it was a fraudulent Rx?  Had you picked up the script before?  Who were you picking it up for ?  Friend? Family?

Do you have any kind of history of addiction or criminal background involving drug charges?  What medication was it, and how much was Rx'ed?  

I do think that there is a certain level of responsibility assigned to the person who has been given permission to pick up a controlled substance.  You are basically a stand in for the patient.  The laws vary a bit state to state..but of course, there is a pretty big effort to combat Rx abuse and diversion.  That means a "no tolerance" policy in a lot of places.  Things that maybe wouldn't have been pursued 10 years ago are being pursued criminally now.

A little more (honest) info would be helpful in us giving you input here.  

[kyle505]

Did you have knowledge of the stolen script prior to picking it up? If not, that might help (if the authorities believe you), but in general you're probably up the creek.
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[BluCrystal]

You are, because controlled prescriptions can only be obtained by the patient or an assigned pick-up person.  (at least that's how it is where I live)

[ricart70]

I would say You will be . This is not a forum for how to get away with criminal
prescription fraud and theft .