A Doctor Admits to Unlawfully Selling Prescription Drugs to Clients

A Doctor Admits to Unlawfully Selling Prescription Drugs to Clients

A professional clinical specialist accused of unlawfully apportioning controlled opiate substance was indicted effectively. In that capacity, the specialist confessed to charges of medical services misrepresentation and illicit dissemination oxycodone. On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Timothy Shawl confessed to having committed the offenses while conceding to five counts of unlawful circulation of controlled substances in opposition to the expert directives and law.  The indictment that was announced in September 2019 revealed gross misconduct of the medical professional’s behavior.

 

The case has been under scrutiny by the Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Team formed to coordinate efforts in stopping crimes relating to healthcare fraud and fraudulent claims from healthcare programs throughout the country. This case has been termed as the success of the multi-agency team working together.

The court evidence shows more than 3.2 million pills of opioids distributed in what is described as ‘pill mill’ clinics is a health threat. Incidentally, some practitioners like Dr. Shawl have been part of the web facilitating this illegal drug distribution. During the guilty plea, the doctor said he prescribed Oxycodone to clients for illegitimate medical purposes. His admission of not conducting examination, reviews, treatment, or seeing patients receiving the medication was even more revealing.

His was a case of selling the controlled drugs substances without following the professional guidelines, although he was well aware. In one instance, one of his regular clients who he admitted he did not examine for at least five years but regularly prescribed the controlled substance passed on. The death occurred on January 7, 2019. Dr. Shawl had prescribed Oxycodone only three days before she died of drug intoxication.

 

The cases of illegal substance abuse can be stopped by supporting the efforts of the Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Team legal and healthcare teams. Stop healthcare fraud and drug abuse by reporting people doing illegal businesses in this area. Stop fraud, waste, and abuse within federal healthcare programs by refusing to participate in conspiracies and schemes aimed at defrauding others.  If you are a healthcare professional, follow the guidelines in your r duties, and save lives. Do not be a source of healthcare challenges but rather be part of the solutions by working professionally

Illegal distribution of prescription drugs like Oxycodone attracts a jail sentence of five years for each count and fines. Besides, the physician can lose a license to handle such medications in the future. Other than the legal consequences, prescription drugs can ruin a career and business. However, being accused of the crime while you are innocent can be reversed by a court decision. But the defendant must have a competent and experienced defense team to ensure this happens. Talk to our criminal defense attorneys at Healthcare Fraud Group, who have a track record of diligently representing clients and getting justice by calling 888-402-4054 to speak to a legal expert in the illegal distribution of prescription drugs.

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