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Louisiana Heroin Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Stopping the abuse of illegal drugs remains one of the greatest challenges facing our nation. With the opioid epidemic<\/a> reaching epic proportions in recent years, it should come as no surprise that lawmakers in Louisiana are cracking down on heroin use and distribution. Heroin is just one of many controlled dangerous substances<\/a> that Louisiana law targets.<\/p>\r\n

Whether law enforcement arrests you for possession of heroin or drug trafficking, you\u2019ll face harsh penalties. In addition to potential jail time, you\u2019ll also have to pay hefty fines. This is true whether the police catch you with heroin, fentanyl, or any derivatives of these drugs.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss Louisiana\u2019s drug laws, including the penalties for violating these laws. If you\u2019re facing drug charges in Baton Rouge or any other part of Louisiana, you should familiarize yourself with these laws. You may also want to contact an experienced drug crimes lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Louisiana Law Prohibits the Possession and Sale of Many Dangerous Drugs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs people can use. It’s both addictive and deadly. The number of heroin and fentanyl overdoses is staggering. It burdens families, the community, and the healthcare system.<\/p>\r\n

In addition to causing physical, emotional, and financial stress on society, the use of narcotic drugs also leads to an increase in crime. People suffering from drug abuse will do almost anything to get more drugs. This includes committing a crime if it means they can feed their addiction.<\/p>\r\n

Louisiana law, like the law in most other jurisdictions, targets drugs that fall into the Drug Enforcement Agency\u2019s Schedule I and Schedule II classifications<\/a>. These drugs include the following:<\/p>\r\n