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Times Have Changed for Drug Crimes
It was only a few years ago and people convicted of simple possession of marijuana were sentenced to significant prison time in Oklahoma. If you were convicted of Manufacturing, Distribution, or Trafficking they would just throw away the key. Times have changed and now possession of a controlled drug is a misdemeanor with a maximum of 1 year in jail, and marijuana is legal for medical purposes with a prescription. This doesn’t mean that you should take an arrest for a drug crime lightly, especially when the arresting agency is going to do everything in their power to make your simple possession into a possession with intent to distribute, or even worse trafficking. There are also ramifications to your employment and your driver’s license if you are not careful.
Time is of the Essence When Picking the Best Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney:
First and foremost, call us right away at 918-884-7791. Whenever you get arrested on drug charges, time is of the essence. Anyone arrested has certain constitutional rights that attach at the time of arrest that need to be asserted right away to protect you, your friend or family member. The police and the DA will be doing everything in their power to gather incriminating evidence. Just like the police, you should have a team gathering evidence and statements from Day 1.
DON’T TALK AND DON’T GIVE A STATEMENT.
DON’T GIVE THEM CONSENT TO SEARCH.
DON’T TALK TO PEOPLE IN JAIL, OR TO FAMILY OVER THE PHONE ABOUT YOUR CASE.
EVERY MINUTE YOU GO WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY PUTS YOU AT RISK.
DON’T HIRE JUST ANY ATTORNEY. MAKE SURE THEY ARE A SUCCESSFUL TRIAL ATTORNEY.
Public Intoxication - Drugs (Elements)
No person may be convicted of public drunkenness / intoxication unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:
(1) that the defendant was drunk / intoxicated;
(2) in a public place.
Public Intoxication - Drugs Punishment
Drug Crimes - Misdemeanors
Public Intoxication - Drugs
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Don’t settle for the quick plea on Drug Crime charges in Oklahoma. There are many ramifications to even taking a misdemeanor plea to probation. When defending drug charges, it is necessary to obtain experienced and aggressive representation who is willing to question whether there was probable cause for the stop, whether the search may have breached your constitutional rights, and based on case law you may not have been in possession of the contraband. The smallest detail or piece of evidence can make all the difference. The longer you wait to hire a Criminal Defense attorney the greater the stress and the greater the advantage to the prosecution.