Kentucky Statutes 217.209 – Criminal possession of a forged prescription
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(1) A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged prescription when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to defraud, deceive, or injure another, he possesses a forged prescription.
(2) Criminal possession of a forged prescription is: (a) For a first offense, a Class A misdemeanor.
For details, see § 532.060 and § 532.090
(b) For second or subsequent offense, a Class D felony.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1998.
(2) Criminal possession of a forged prescription is: (a) For a first offense, a Class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 217.209
- Person: means any individual, partnership, association, or any organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. See Kentucky Statutes 217.544
(b) For second or subsequent offense, a Class D felony.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1998.