J. Patrick Quillian
Attorney At Law
Imagine a criminal trial where you are facing drug possession charges, yet the drugs are not part of the prosecution’s evidence. Chances are that the case will go your way since it may be hard to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The legal term for that is...
While drug trafficking is a serious offense with severe penalties, it is one of the most misunderstood drug crimes. Contrary to most people’s beliefs, drug trafficking is a little more complex than most other drug crimes. Thus, if you or someone you love is facing a...
Provided that you never have anything to do with drugs, the chances of being arrested for possessing them are pretty slim. Yet, there are, of course, exceptions. As with any crime, innocent people may be arrested and even convicted for things they had nothing to do...
Drug paraphernalia is the legal term for equipment required to use, distribute or make illegal drugs. For example, a pipe for smoking crack, small resealable bags for selling pills or a set of lights for cultivating marijuana. Prosecutors can use the paraphernalia...
The opioid crisis has meant a massive demand for these drugs from people who are not legally entitled to have them. That has resulted in a significant trafficking network where criminals who know full well what they are doing entangle others who might not. If you work...
These days, opioids like Oxycodone and fentanyl get more headlines related to arrests, addiction and overdose deaths. But a drug that has been on the scene for longer -- methamphetamine -- poses the greatest danger of all in Oklahoma, according to a recent news...
It can be intimidating for any Oklahoma resident when law enforcement officers want to question them about a drug crime. It’s important to know your rights in this situation. Who might want to question you? In situations involving a suspected drug crime, different...
Cocaine is commonly made into a white powder from the coca plant for injection or inhaling. Cocaine remains illegal across the country because of its addictive nature and effects on the body. Citizens in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, may face several penalties for...
The nature of drug crimes in Oklahoma and around the country has changed a lot in recent years. It’s becoming increasingly common to see drug deals happening online. Despite the risk of being caught, many people are using Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram to exchange...
Heroin possession has some of the harshest criminal penalties in Oklahoma and the rest of the United States. Depending on a number of factors, individuals convicted of heroin possession or sale can face serious legal consequences. Here is what you should know about...
