Good Faith Defense

Defining the role of good faith and subjective belief in medical necessity for criminal liability

1. Ruan v. United States

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 27, 2022)
3. DefendantsXiulu RuanShakeel KahnPlaintiffsUnited StatesProsecutorsEric J. FeiginDefense AttorneysLawrence S. RobbinsG. Eric Brunstad Jr.JudgesStephen G. BreyerJohn G. Roberts Jr.InstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Department of Justice
4. Case Tags: Controlled Substances Act;Mens Rea;Opioid Prescriptions;Good Faith Defense