Nova Scotia doctor acquitted of fraud, unlawful possession of narcotics
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — A Halifax-area doctor has been acquitted of fraud and unlawful possession of narcotics, but remains unable to practice as she faces a professional disciplinary probe.
Dr. Sarah Dawn Jones was acquitted Friday in Bridgewater provincial court of two counts of fraud, one count of unlawful possession of oxycodone and one count of fraudulently drawing a document related to prescriptions in the name of a patient, said her lawyer, Stan MacDonald.
Jones, of Tantallon, N.S., was pleased with the decision, MacDonald said.
The Crown had previously dropped charges of trafficking oxycodone and possession for the purpose of trafficking.