When found by law enforcement with drugs, you may think you know the consequences you can face. However, when it’s discovered that your pills are laced with something, it can flip your world upside down. If you are found with fentanyl-laced pills, you may not know what to expect. Keep reading to learn more about these circumstances and discover how an Oklahoma City drug trafficking lawyer can help you if you’re facing charges for a crime you didn’t know you were committing.
What Are Fentanyl-Laced Pills?
Fentanyl-laced pills are increasingly popular due to the potency of the drug. It’s believed that one gram of fentanyl contains up to seven thousand street doses. A dose of 0.003 grams is enough to kill the average male adult.
Generally, drug traffickers will mix this substance into their pills because of the fact that it can be manufactured cheaply, and a minute amount can create an intense high. However, they do not tell those who purchase their products about the inclusion of fentanyl, meaning users may not know that they are consuming this substance.
Fentanyl is often mixed into the following pills:
- Xanax
- Adderall
- Oxycodone
- Valium
- Amphetamine
- Ritalin
What Should I Do if I’m Found with These Drugs?
Due to the deadly nature of fentanyl, anyone found with counterfeit pills containing this substance, whether or not they knew the true nature of the pills, can face serious consequences. This is especially true if you have more than one gram of fentanyl in your possession, as this warrants trafficking charges in Oklahoma.
If found with drugs that contain fentanyl, you may face up to twenty years in prison for a first-time offense. However, if it is your second offense, you can endure a minimum of four years and a maximum of life imprisonment.
Upon your arrest, it is essential to ensure you invoke your right to remain silent. Unfortunately, if you try to protest or prove your innocence, you may accidentally say something to incriminate yourself. When you are under arrest, anything you say to law enforcement can be held against you during court, so you should avoid speaking to anyone other than your lawyer.
An experienced attorney can also help explore possible defenses for this charge. For example, your attorney may be able to prove that you were the victim of an illegal traffic stop or that your Fourth Amendment protections against unlawful search and seizure were violated.
When you’re facing criminal charges, ensuring you have a competent and experienced attorney on your side is vital. Our dedicated legal team at the Jones Firm, PLLC, is ready to represent you. Our firm will explore all possible avenues to fight for the best possible outcome for your circumstances. Contact us today to learn how we can help you through this challenging time.