Drug Crimes

Drug crimes in Oklahoma range in severity depending on several factors, including: the type of controlled substance, quantity of the controlled substance, paraphernalia or other items related to the sale or consumption of a controlled substance, and previous criminal history.

Although simple possession of some controlled substances may be charged as a misdemeanor, it could still include a punishment including incarceration and monetary fines. Additionally, you may be required to complete a substance abuse evaluation and be required to be listed on the methamphetamine registry.

Some drug crimes are more serious in nature and can be charged as a felony, often carrying a punishment of years or decades of incarceration. For example, possession with intent to distribute, trafficking, aggravated trafficking and manufacturing or cultivation of a controlled substance.

An individual can be charged with this crime when they possess any amount of an illegal substance. The term ‘possession’ is broad, and can even extend to situations where you do not actually possess a controlled substance on your person, but rather you are in close proximity to or have control over the substance (for example, in a vehicle). This means that even if you are a passenger in a vehicle where a controlled substance is found, you could be charged with a crime.

The experienced Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys at Parrish Law Group have successfully negotiated the dismissal of drug offenses. Additionally, we have represented hundreds of clients in entering a plea deal which keeps criminal offenses off of their record.

If you have been charged with any drug related crime (felony or misdemeanor), protect your rights and immediately contact the Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys at Parrish Law Group.