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Physicians dedicate their lives to caring for others, but they also face immense responsibility and are held to strict legal and ethical standards. When criminal allegations arise, as they sometimes do, it can be a profoundly distressing and overwhelming experience, putting a doctor’s career, reputation, and even freedom at risk. In California, medical professionals may encounter legal challenges under various penal codes, addressing offenses such as fraud, prescription drug violations, sexual misconduct, and, in rare cases, even manslaughter.

If you are a physician practicing in California, it’s helpful to be aware of some of the specific criminal charges to which you could be susceptible–both for the purpose of avoiding those behaviors and to know how/when to defend yourself if these charges arise through misunderstandings, false accusations, etc. We’ve provided an overview of some of these statutes below.

Fraud & Financial Crimes