Kentucky Statutes 217.208 – Forgery of a prescription
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(1) A person is guilty of forgery of a prescription when, with intent to defraud, deceive, or injure another, he falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be or which is calculated to become or to represent a prescription for a legend drug when completed.
(2) Forgery of a prescription is:
For details, see § 532.060
(a) For a first offense, a Class D felony.
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, a Class C felony.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1998.
(2) Forgery of a prescription is:
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 217.208
- Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
- Person: means any individual, partnership, association, or any organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. See Kentucky Statutes 217.544
(a) For a first offense, a Class D felony.
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, a Class C felony.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1998.