Possession with Intent to Distribute

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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.

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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.

1. DON’T TALK AND DON’T GIVE A STATEMENT.

2. DON’T GIVE THEM CONSENT TO SEARCH.

3. DON’T TALK TO PEOPLE IN JAIL, OR TO FAMILY OVER THE PHONE ABOUT YOUR CASE.

4. EVERY MINUTE YOU GO WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY PUTS YOU AT RISK.

5. DON’T HIRE JUST ANY ATTORNEY. MAKE SURE THEY ARE A SUCCESSFUL TRIAL ATTORNEY.

Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances

Except as authorized by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, it shall be unlawful for any person:

1. To distribute, dispense, transport with intent to distribute or dispense, possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a controlled dangerous substance or to solicit the use of or use the services of a person less than eighteen (18) years of age to cultivate, distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance;

2. To create, distribute, transport with intent to distribute or dispense, or possess with intent to distribute, a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance; or

3. To distribute any imitation controlled substance as defined by Section 2-101 of this title, except when authorized by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 63 O.S. 2-401(A)

Possession with Intent to Distribute

No person may be convicted of possession with intent to manufacture/distribute a controlled dangerous substance unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime. These elements are:

(1) knowing and intentional;

(2) possession; 

(3) of the controlled dangerous substance of [Name of Substance];

(4) with an intent to manufacture/distribute [Name of Substance]. OUJI-CR 6-4

Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances- Punishment

Any person who violates the provisions of this section with respect to:

1. A substance classified in Schedule I or II, except for marijuana, upon conviction, shall be guilty of transporting or possessing with an intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, a felony, and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for maximum of seven (7) years and a maximum fine of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), which shall be in addition to other punishment provided by law and shall not be imposed in lieu of other punishment. A second conviction for the violation of provisions of this paragraph is a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum of fourteen (14) years. A third or subsequent conviction for the violation of the provisions of this paragraph is a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum of twenty (20) years;

2. Any other controlled dangerous substance classified in Schedule III, IV, V or marijuana, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum of five (5) years and a maximum fine of of twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), which shall be in addition to other punishment provided by law and shall not be imposed in lieu of other punishment. A second conviction for the violation of the provisions of this paragraph is a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum of ten (10) years. A third or subsequent conviction for the violation of the provisions of this paragraph is a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum of fifteen (15) years; or

3. An imitation controlled substance as defined by Section 2-101 of this title, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the county jail for a maximum period one (1) year and a maximum fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). A person convicted of a second violation of the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a felony and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a maximum of two (2) years and a maximum fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall be in addition to other punishment provided by law and shall not be imposed in lieu of other punishment. 63 O.S. 2-401(B)

Intent to Distribute or Dispense Dangerous Substances near Schools

Any person who violates any provision of this section by transporting with intent to distribute or dispense, distributing or possessing with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance to a person, or violation of subsection G of this section, in or on, or within two thousand (2,000) feet of the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary school, public vocational school, public or private college or university, or other institution of higher education, recreation center or public park, including state parks and recreation areas, public housing project, or child care facility as defined by Section 402 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall be punished by:

1. For a first offense, a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections, or by the imposition of a fine or by both, not exceeding twice that authorized by the appropriate provision of this section; or

2. For a second or subsequent violation of this section, a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections, or by the imposition of a fine or by both, not exceeding thrice that authorized by the appropriate provision of this section. Convictions for second and subsequent violations of the provisions of this section shall not be subject to statutory provisions of suspended sentences, deferred sentences or probation. 63 O.S. 2-401(F)

Drug Crimes - Misdemeanors

• Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Public Intoxication - Drugs

• DUI - Drugs

Drug Crimes - Felonies 

• Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substance

• Distributing Controlled Dangerous Substances

• Manufacturing

• Endeavoring to Manufacture

• Trafficking in Illegal Drugs

• Failure to Have Tax Stamp Affixed

Drug Crimes - FAQs 

• What are the Controlled Dangerous Substances?

• What are the Schedule I Drugs?

• Why are they considered Schedule I?

• What are the Schedule II Drugs?

• Why are they considered Schedule II Drugs?

• What are the Schedule III Drugs?

• Why are they considered Schedule III Drugs?

• What are the Schedule IV Drugs?

• Why are they considered Schedule IV Drugs?

• What are the Schedule V Drugs?

• Why are they considered Schedule V Drugs?

• What is considered drug paraphernalia?

• What is Drug Court?

• What is Women in Recovery?

Possession with Intent to Distribute Litigation Expertise

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.

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