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Louisiana Cocaine Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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New Orleans tends to conjure up thoughts of a thriving party scene. And while drinking Hurricanes in public is fine, cocaine use is not. Louisiana\u2019s drug laws are just as strict as those in other jurisdictions.<\/p>\r\n

One of the reasons lawmakers in the State of Louisiana work so hard at implementing and enforcing these laws is to protect its citizens. They want to protect them from addiction to controlled dangerous substances, Louisiana also wants to prevent the kind of rampant crime that accompanies drug use and sales.<\/p>\r\n

Cocaine is one of the more dangerous illegal drugs, along with methamphetamine, amphetamines, and fentanyl. Louisiana has battled cocaine trafficking for years, which causes increased violence surrounding cocaine distribution and use. Louisiana authorities have also cracked down on the sale and possession of cocaine.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss Louisiana\u2019s cocaine laws, including the penalties for possession, distribution, and sale of the drug. If you\u2019re facing drug charges, contact a criminal defense attorney<\/a> in Louisiana as soon as possible. You should also familiarize yourself with Louisiana\u2019s drug laws.<\/p>\r\n

All Forms of Cocaine Are Illegal in Louisiana<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) drug classification system, cocaine is a Schedule II drug<\/a>. People use cocaine in various forms<\/a>, including:<\/p>\r\n