Oklahoma has strict laws governing controlled substances prescribed by doctors and prohibited substances that no one can legally possess. People arrested based on allegations of drug offenses in Oklahoma may face penalties that include incarceration and fines. Most...
Drug Crimes
OK authorities are cracking down on illegal grow sites
It’s estimated that Oklahoma marijuana farms are producing 64 times more product than there is (legal) demand for the goods within this state. (In fact, there’s one commercial grow operation here for every 56 people who have a medical marijuana card.) Where is all...
Can police arrest a driver for drugs hidden in their vehicle?
Many people in Oklahoma think of traffic stops as inconvenient and frustrating. They know that police officers often write expensive tickets that may increase how much they have to pay for insurance over what seems like a minor traffic infraction. However, the most...
How long does marijuana show up in a test?
In Oklahoma, medical marijuana is legal. However, voters have not yet decided to make recreational marijuana legal, as has happened in many other states. For instance, Colorado has had legal recreational marijuana for a decade and many other states have also...
What are aggravating factors in Oklahoma drug cases?
Drug charges in Oklahoma, like other states, can be very serious. A conviction for a crime like drug possession can turn have a lasting impact on your life. Your drug possession charge can be worsened by the presence of aggravating factors in your case. If you are...
When can evidence be excluded in your drug possession case?
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...
When can you be charged with drug trafficking in Oklahoma?
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...
How likely are you to be arrested for drugs?
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...
What is drug paraphernalia?
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...
3 signs of prescription fraud
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...