The crime of drug trafficking in Tulsa OK is severely punished. Mere possession of certain quantities of drugs can lead to a conviction for drug trafficking in Oklahoma.
The actual amounts required to trigger a trafficking charge can be very small. Trafficking is determined purely by having the specified statutory amount of the drug in your possession and can elevate a charge of possession to trafficking.
What is Drug Trafficking in Tulsa OK?
The Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act covers drug trafficking in Tulsa OK, and includes penalties for violations for certain substances.
The substances, amounts, and penalty fines are as follows:
- Marihuana: 25 pounds; $25,000 to $100,000
- Cocaine or coca leaves: 28 grams; $25,000 to $100,000
- Heroin: 10 grams; $25,000 to $50,000
- Amphetamine or methamphetamine: 20 grams; $25,000 to $200,000
- Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD): 1 gram; $50,000 to $100,000
- Phencyclidine (PCP): 20 grams; $20,000 to $50,000
- Cocaine base, commonly known as “crack” or “rock”: 5 grams; $25,000 to $100,000
- 3,4-Methylenedioxy methamphetamine, commonly known as “ecstasy” or MDMA: 30 tablets or 10 grams; $25,000 to $100,000
- Morphine: 1,000 grams; $100,000 to $500,000
- Oxycodone: 400 grams; $100,000 to $500,000
- Hydrocodone: 3,750 grams; $100,000 to $500,000
- Benzodiazepine: 500 grams; $100,000 to $500,000
Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 2-415
Penalty for Drug Trafficking in Tulsa OK
Drug trafficking in Tulsa OK is a felony offense. In addition to the fines outlined above, this crime can also carry the penalty of up to life in prison.
In each case, payment of a $100 special assessment trauma care fee is required. Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 2-401
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If you or someone you know is accused of drug trafficking in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
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