This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

Sanders (D) ran a pharmacy in Fort Worth. D's pharmacy served many families who were entitled to Medicaid benefits. These benefits included three free prescriptions per month for each family member. D was charged with writing phony prescriptions that were never filled and submitting claims for them for reimbursement. During trial, the Government submitted computer printouts from the Texas Department of Human Resources (TDHR) as its evidence of this fraud. D objected but was overruled. D was convicted and appealed.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.

Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.