{"id":375781,"date":"2016-03-31T21:36:23","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/oklahoma-law\/oklahoma-heroin-laws.html"},"modified":"2024-10-31T08:29:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T13:29:16","slug":"oklahoma-heroin-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/oklahoma-law\/oklahoma-heroin-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma Heroin, Opioids, and Opiates Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Oklahoma Heroin, Opioid, and Opiates Laws<\/h1>\n
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We all have different reactions when we hear the word heroin. In the state of Oklahoma, social attitudes might be more relaxed regarding recreational drug use. Possession and sale, of heroin, opiates, and opioids, along with drugs like LSD, methamphetamine, and oxycodone, remains illegal under both federal and state laws. Even for personal use, heroin is subject to strict penalties.<\/p>\r\n

Heroin, Opiates, and Opioids Under Oklahoma Law<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The exact parameters of state drug laws<\/a> can vary depending on where you live. The following table lists the specifics of Oklahoma laws on heroin, opiates, opioids, and the different types of drug offenses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Oklahoma Heroin, Opiates, and Opioids Code Sections<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Oklahoma Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n

Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act<\/u><\/p>\r\n

Penalties for Sales of Opioids, Opiates, or Heroin in Oklahoma<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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  • First offense (felony)<\/b>: Between five years to life in prison and a fine of up to $100,000<\/li>\r\n
  • Subsequent offense<\/b>: Double penalties with at least 10 years in prison<\/li>\r\n
  • Within 1000 ft. of school or in the presence of a child under 12<\/b>: Up to double penalties<\/li>\r\n
  • Subsequent offense<\/b>: Up to triple penalties<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Oklahoma Possession of Heroin, Opiates, and Opioids Penalties<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

In addition to prison time, fines are also possible.<\/p>\r\n

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  • First offense (felony)<\/b>: Between two to 10 years in prison<\/li>\r\n
  • Subsequent offense (felony)<\/b>: Between four to 20 years in prison<\/li>\r\n
  • Within 1000 ft. of school or in the presence of a child under 12<\/b>: Up to double penalties<\/li>\r\n
  • Subsequent offense<\/b>: Up to triple penalties<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Penalties for Drug Trafficking of Heroin, Opioids, or Opiates Under Oklahoma Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n