Turner v. State

OPINION

ON STATE’S MOTION FOR REHEARING

ROBERTS, Judge.

The appellant owned and operated the Dallas Weight Control Clinic with which Dr. Robert Craig was associated. Using Dr. Craig’s Medicaid number and signature stamp the appellant submitted hundreds of Medicaid payment claims for medical services never rendered. These false claims were processed and paid by Blue Cross-Blue Shield which was underwriting the Medicaid program in Texas at that time. The appellant was found guilty of theft of $10,-000 or over and punishment was assessed by the jury at confinement for 15 years and 1 day and a…