Last Thursday, November 21, in a joint operation between the Puebla Prosecutor’s Office and the Tlaxcala Prosecutor’s Office, the capture of Marilyn N was carried out, who is accused of posing as a psychiatrist for at least five years. During this time, he would have prescribed controlled medications without having a professional license to support his activity.
Possible legal sanctions for Marilyn N
According to the Penal Code of the State of Puebla, the crime of usurpation of profession, for which it is designated, It is contemplated in article 258. This establishes a penalty of between two months and two years in prison, in addition to a fine ranging from ten to one hundred Measurement and Update Units (UMA).
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The article details:
“Two months to two years in prison and a fine of ten to one hundred Measurement and Update Units will be imposed (…) Anyone who, without having a legal title, is attributed the character of a professional and carries out acts typical of the profession.”
However, the law also states that the penalty could be doubled if it is proven that the crime was committed to facilitate the commission of other illegal acts.
Operating a practice without a permit can aggravate the sentence
Marilyn N’s case is complicated because would have opened a clinic without the corresponding authorization from the Directorate of Protection against Health Risks of the State of Puebla (DPRIS). According to article 258 bis of the same Penal Code, this could mean one to four additional years in prison and a fine of up to 200 UMAs.
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This section establishes:
“One to four years in prison and a fine of fifty to two hundred Measurement and Update Units will be imposed on the person responsible or in charge of the establishment in which mental health or addiction care services are provided, without having the respective operating notice. “
Marilyn’s office was permanently closed after she failed to present documents proving her profession. Furthermore, he was ordered to pass up to 36 hours of arrest as a preventive measure, as reported in a press conference of the Government of Puebla on November 11.
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Since the closure of his office, at least seven complaints against him, which could significantly change your legal situation. If found guilty of all charges, Marilyn N could face a maximum sentence of six years in prisonconsidering both the usurpation of a profession and the operation of a practice without permits.
Marilyn N’s case has garnered public attention due to its scope and the length of time she allegedly managed to operate undetected. His legal situation continues to develop, as authorities continue to investigate and compile complaints from potential victims.
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