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...
Drug Crimes
When law enforcement wants to question you
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 penalties in Oklahoma
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...
Drug crimes in the social media age
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...
What are the penalties for heroin possession in Oklahoma?
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...
How drug offenders become eligible for state programs
There are drug courts that help offenders who have committed substance abuse crimes. They must meet eligibility requirements and fully participate in the program to receive benefits. An offender must first determine how to become eligible in Oklahoma. Determine...
Have drug crime reforms worked in Oklahoma?
Changes in attitudes towards drugs crimes may have a positive impact on the Oklahoma courts. The legislature intends to reduce the prison population by applying more equity in sentencing. Nonviolent offenders may benefit from the reforms as the changes could keep them...
The penalties for drug possession in Oklahoma
Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) is illegal in Oklahoma. You already knew that. What you might not know is that the law treats possession of different drugs differently. The exact substance the police claim they caught you with can affect whether...
What can get someone arrested on drug conspiracy charges in Oklahoma
When the police arrest two or more people for planning to commit a crime together, often not everyone in the group was equally involved in the alleged plot. But whether you were the ringleader of a plan to sell drugs or just someone who agreed to hide a package in...
How a police traffic stop can turn into drug charges
Getting pulled over by the police can result in a warning, a traffic ticket -- or getting arrested and charged with a serious crime like drug possession with intent to distribute. Of course, what happens to you mostly depends on if you have illegal substances in your...