Legal Opinion
People v. Medinas
New York Supreme Court
Decided February 4, 1999PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Michael R. Juviler, J.
This case raises unresolved questions that are central to the enforcement and application of a recent statute, article 178 of the Penal Law (L 1995, ch 81, § 94, eff Nov. 1, 1995). Article 178 deals with the unauthorized sale or purchase of prescription medications and prescriptions.
The indictment contains one count, which charges the defendant with criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the third degree (Penal Law § 178.15), a class E felony. The charge alleges that the defendant knowingly bought three prescription…
2Cases cited31 opinions
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- People v. KeindlNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
- People v. CalvanoNew York Court of Appeals · 1972
- People v. DavisNew York Court of Appeals · 1988
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