Acquiring prohibited or controlled substances in Oklahoma usually means that someone has a connection to the unregulated market. They have a friend, coworker or acquaintance who provides certain substances on demand, usually for a price. Anyone who is purchasing...
Drug Related
Are drug dog assessments accurate?
For years, dogs have been used to detect drugs. They are often used at traffic stops. If a dog alerts on a car, the police will use this as justification to search the vehicle. They need to have some reason – or a warrant or the driver’s consent – to search a car. A...
Are you a candidate for the Oklahoma drug courts?
When someone gets arrested for a drug-related criminal offense in Oklahoma, they typically face jail time and other criminal penalties. Even those who avoid jail time will still have to worry about the consequences of a permanent criminal record. Drug offenses can...
What are the heroin laws in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma residents arrested on heroin charges should take the situation seriously. It’s something that urgently requires help and a strong defense. It’s important to understand the state’s heroin laws. What are the heroin laws in Oklahoma? Heroin is considered a...
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...
How courts determine if something is drug paraphernalia
Residents of Oklahoma might want to learn more about factors that receive consideration when criminal courts determine what constitutes drug paraphernalia. These are provisions of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act. What the owner says According to the...
Oklahoma shootout linked to drug deal
Police in Oklahoma say that a shootout in Pottawatomie County on Jan. 23 was related to the attempted robbery of a drug dealer. Two men have been taken into custody in connection with an incident that was captured by a home security camera. The footage appears to show...