Q: A drug trafficking fake doctor files a false police report and medical records against honest patientt, what can you do?
Falsified medical records in order to retaim records of a valid case where narcotics are prescibed, falsely accused patient, for purposes of unlawful distribution of controlled substances, using honrst patient records as a cover.
A: There would be various criminal violations by the doctor. The patient would likely also be able to sue the doctor for damages, but the type of lawsuit would depend on the specific facts of the case.
A: You should speak to a civil lawyer about a lawsuit against this person. If you were charged with an offense you should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Click on "find a lawyer" to find both types of lawyers.
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