Oklahoma reformed its drug laws. Your defense should take advantage of that.
As previously noted, simple possession of a controlled dangerous substance is fundamentally treated as a misdemeanor offense focused on rehabilitation rather than retribution. The exact penal outcome depends heavily on the specific schedule of the drug (e.g., Schedule I heroin versus Schedule V cough suppressants) and the offender's prior history of compliance with court-ordered treatment. The overarching legislative philosophy has been to systematically separate end-users suffering from addiction from the suppliers and manufacturers who fuel the illicit market.
Simple drug possession is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 1 year in the county jail and a fine up to $1,000. While SQ 780 eliminated felony charges for simple possession, a misdemeanor conviction still establishes a permanent criminal record demonstrating substance abuse, which severely impacts professional licensing, CDLs, housing, and obtaining federal student aid.
Drug possession cases live or die on the legality of the search. If police violated your Fourth Amendment rights — by conducting an illegal stop, searching without a warrant or valid exception, or exceeding the scope of consent — the evidence can be suppressed and the case dismissed. We also challenge constructive possession, argue lack of knowledge, and pursue drug court alternatives.
We defend possession of a controlled dangerous substance cases in courts across northeastern Oklahoma, including state, federal, and tribal jurisdictions.
The line between personal possession and distribution is thinner than you think.
Drug trafficking charges carry mandatory prison time. There is no room for a weak defense.
Oklahoma's harshest drug penalties demand the strongest possible defense.
Schedule a free, confidential consultation. A former prosecutor will review your case and outline your best defense options.