Possession of Illegal Drugs in Oklahoma for Personal Use
Drug Possession for Personal UseThousands of Oklahomans are arrested for drug possession crimes every year, and the penalties are becoming increasingly harsher. These new laws make it a crime even to possess certain chemicals or apparatus, and prosecutors pursue these charges aggressively. While drug possession essentially involves the harboring or control of an illegal drug, many cases involve the cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, or selling of illegal substances. Drug Possession laws are extremely complex and require an experienced criminal attorney who can ensure your Constitutional rights are protected at every step of the way.
In Oklahoma and in Federal courts many drug crimes carry up to life in prison. Don’t sit passively while your legal rights are put in jeopardy. Put the power of former prosecutors to work for you. Our skilled criminal defense attorneys will leave no stone unturned in examining whether our clients’ Fourth Amendment and civil rights have been violated. If you or a loved one has been arrested for drug-related charges such as Possession of a Controlled Dangerious Substance (CDS), contact us today for a free consultation. Our team of experienced drug attorney’s will analyze your case at no cost to you.
Possible Penalties for Possession of Illegal Drugs (CDS)
- Life in prison
- Felony Convictions
- Mandatory Drug Testing
- Loss or Suspension of Driver’s License
- Can never vote, have a gun, or get a passport
How can we help in the defense of your drug related case?
The dedicated criminal defense attorneys and Phillips & Associates have extensive experience in handling all types of drug cases. We have successfully defended thousands of drug cases. We have an arsenal of experts at our disposal including; private investigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, forensic pathologists, polygraph examiners. Over the years, we have developed effective techniques to ensure your rights are protected.
- Interview all police and/or witnesses
- Negotiate alternatives to jail, such as Avalon
- Work to have the evidence suppressed (find out where the police made errors)
- Work to have the charges amended or dismissed
- Have the CDS independently tested to verify if Police drug test is accurate
Here is just a sample of the Drug Possession Charges we've successfully defended - many of which never went to trial.
| Year | Charge | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Drug Possession (cocaine) | dismissed |
| 2007 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
| 2007 | Drug Possession (cocaine) | dismissed |
| 2007 | Drug Possession (ecstacy) | dismissed |
| 2006 | Drug Possession (cocaine) | dismissed |
| 2005 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
| 2005 | Drug Possession (meth) | dismissed |
| 2005 | Drug Possession (meth) | dismissed |
| 2004 | Drug Possession (meth) | dismissed |
| 2004 | Drug Possession (meth) | dismissed |
| 2004 | Drug Possession (meth) | dismissed |
| 2004 | Drug Possession (meth) | dismissed |
| 2004 | Drug Possession (meth) | dismissed |
| 2003 | Drug Possession | aquitted |
| 2003 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
| 2002 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
| 2002 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
| 2002 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
| 2002 | Drug Possession (cocaine) | dismissed |
| 2002 | Drug Possession (meth) | aquitted |
| 2001 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
| 2001 | Drug Possession | dismissed |
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