The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces state and federal laws pertaining to the import, export, manufacture, distribution, and use of controlled substances. It investigates healthcare providers suspected of drug crimes, secures evidence from registrants and non-registrants, and works with state and federal authorities to execute warrants, make arrests, and prosecute suspected offenders.
If you are facing a DEA investigation or disciplinary action in California, or if you are currently at risk for DEA registration , you need to seek legal representation immediately. DEA investigations can lead to administrative fines, registration revocation, and criminal prosecution under federal law. A criminal conviction can lead to several years of incarceration in a federal facility. To protect yourself to the fullest extent possible, you must engage experienced legal counsel to defend you in the federal courts.
These are just some of the healthcare fraud attorneys and law enforcement actions the federal defense lawyers at Federal Lawyers, P.C. handle in California and the frderal courts. Our federal drug offense practice includes all aspects of federal criminal defense, and we help healthcare providers, business owners, executives, and other clients facing drug possession and DEA-related actions in Southern California and nationwide.
10 Important Pieces of Information about Facing DEA Disciplinary Action or a Criminal Drug Case
Are you seeking advice regarding a drug investigation or criminal drug offense? If so, here are 10 important facts you need to know:
1. The DEA Investigates and Prosecutes Physicians, Pharmacists, Business Owners, and Other Individuals and Businesses.
When you are registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration, your registration number is your license to practice. The DEA rigorously enforces registrants’ statutory and regulatory duties, and it relies on cooperation from individuals including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
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The DEA is particularly interested in uncovering schemes to defraud patients and illegal opioid and other drug distributions in pharmacies and healthcare facilities. Physicians, pharmacists, and anyone else who is suspected of acting unlawfully are at risk.
3. As a DEA Registrant, You Have a Number of Obligations.
As a DEA registrant , you are subject to a number of obligations. This includes not only the obligation to comply with all pertinent laws and regulations, but also the obligation to comply with recordkeeping, inventory, continuity of care, and other obligations.
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4. Federal Criminal Offenses Carry Severe Penalties.
Your business liability is not the only concern. Although you may be going through an audit based on suspicion of drug diversion, you may still be a suspect and there may be a criminal investigation going on. If it turns into a criminal investigation, you could be looking at years in prison. This not only will destroy your career, but your entire life.
Federal agents execute a search warrant at your medical practice, seizing patient records and prescription logs.
Can they take patient records without patient consent?
A valid federal search warrant overrides HIPAA privacy protections. However, the warrant must be properly scoped. An attorney can challenge overly broad warrants and move to suppress improperly seized evidence.
This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.
5. There Are Defenses to All Charges and Allegations.
When facing DEA action, remember that you don’t have to convince the DEA that you’re innocent. You must focus on avoiding a formal charge and conviction. There are plenty of ways we can accomplish that and keep the DEA off your back.
