DEA Will Play Hardball in Investigating Michael Jackson's Doctors
NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "If recent reports of DEA
intervention are accurate, Michael Jackson's doctors will face intense
scrutiny from the DEA's Diversion unit, and it won't end there. The
pharmacists who filled Mr. Jackson's prescriptions will also be under the
microscope as will everyone whose name is associated with any of Jackson's
prescriptions," said attorney Patrick A. Mullin.
Mr. Mullin won full federal jury acquittal at trial on a 10 count
indictment in a reported case brought by the DEA's Diversion Unit against a
New York City doctor - a very rare result. The charges in that case are
likely to be similar to the charges many of Mr. Jackson's doctors may
ultimately face, including dispensing medication without legitimate medical
purpose and prescribing in a manner inconsistent with accepted medical
practice.
Mr. Mullin warns that any physician convicted of federal criminal
prescribing abuses could face extensive incarceration for each count of
conviction, the loss of his or her DEA license to prescribe controlled
substances, and significant financial penalties. Mr. Mullin is a federal
sentencing specialist, and has argued before the United States Supreme
Court on a federal sentencing issue. He also serves in an advisory role to
the United States Sentencing Commission.
"The DEA's Diversion Unit, which specializes in investigating doctors
and pharmacists, among others, brings extensive resources and experience to
this probe. They are tenacious, aggressive and extremely thorough. They
will examine every element of this case relating to prescription and other
drugs, including the records of the doctors whose names are associated with
Mr. Jackson, whether identified on prescription bottles, through
pharmacies, or other sources. Pharmacists are also at risk for
investigation into their practices, and may soon see DEA agents at their
doorsteps," said Mr. Mullin.
Attorney Patrick A. Mullin concentrates in federal criminal defense and
complex tax defense matters. He has argued before the United States Supreme
Court on a federal sentencing issue and serves in an advisory role to the
United States Sentencing Commission. He is admitted to practice in numerous
federal district and circuit courts across the country and is a practicing
member of the New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC, bars. Mr. Mullin
writes and lectures on federal criminal defense, tax defense, federal
sentencing, mandatory minimums and related issues.
CONTACT: Patrick A. Mullin, Esq.
Direct Line: 212-639-1600 or 800-780-2889
http://www.MullinDefense.com
