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EXPONER LA VERDADSecretos del sistema de justicia penal de Texas y sus derechos
Certain crimes in Lubbock apply to “registrants” and “dispensers” of controlled substances. Most people charged with commercial drug crimes are doctors or pharmacists.
A “registrant” is a person who is registered with the Texas Department of Public Safety to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, possess, analyze, or dispense a controlled substance. A “dispenser” is a licensed health care professional, clinic, pharmacist, or pharmacy that dispenses controlled substances.
It is a crime for a registrant or dispenser to knowingly:
The crimes described above are state jail felonies, punishable by a sentence of not less than 180 days or more than two years.
Most people charged with commercial crimes are doctors or pharmacists. Read more to learn about common commercial drug crimes. If you are a doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional who has been accused of dispensing. Or prescribing a controlled substance in violation of Lubbock law, a conviction could jeopardize your career. Call Texas Criminal Defense Group to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you fight against a conviction.
