Last month, Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled in favor of prosecutors. After denying motions by Limbaugh's lawyers to rehear the case, the appeals court sent the case to the state Supreme Court.

Last year, Limbaugh went public about his addiction to prescription painkillers. However, Palm Beach County prosecutors are looking into whether Limbaugh went to various doctors to obtain multiple prescriptions for painkillers. "Doctor shopping" is considered a felony.

Limbaugh's lawyer, Roy Black, denied any doctor shopping and argued that his client shouldn't have to give up his right to privacy to prove his innocence.

Police seized Limbaugh's medical records from three doctors and a clinic under a search warrant. However, Black argued that the seizure violated Limbaugh's constitutional right to privacy because the search warrants were issued without giving him prior notice or an opportunity to challenge the seizure.

The case has been put on hold until the appeal is resolved.

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Posted by Gwen Delger on 13 May 08 09:27 AM EDT

It is very NORMAL/ABNORMAL for an addict to pursue his/her drug of choice. Alcoholics make sure they have plenty of alcohol on hand because it is legal. The damage it does to the person is no less than any other drug. It's time this country looks at addiction for what it is, a disease of the brain. We don't punish people who have heart problems, cancer, etc. Let's empty our jails instead of building more and locking up sick people.

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