A Guymon, Oklahoma doctor, Dr. Christopher Bateman Slater, has been sentenced to prison for distributing codeine without a medical purpose.
According to a recent investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, Dr. Slater distributed promethazine with codeine, a Schedule V controlled substance, outside the usual course of professional medical practice and without legitimate purpose.
Slater, a 57-year-old doctor of osteopathy, was charged on May 26, 2017, for knowingly distributing and dispensing the controlled substance. The crime took place on April 18, 2012, in Texas County, Oklahoma.
Dr. Slater pleaded guilty on June 15, 2017. As part of his plea, he agreed to serve 8 months in federal prison. On April 2, 2018, U.S. Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin sentenced Dr. Slater to the agreed-upon prison time and a fine of $100,000, to be paid within 30 days.
Dr. Slater must report to the Bureau of Prisons by April 11, 2018. The investigation and prosecution of this case were led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry Blackburn.
Dr. Christopher Bateman Slater, a Guymon, Oklahoma doctor, has been sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for distributing codeine without a medical purpose. Dr. Slater was charged with knowingly distributing and dispensing promethazine with codeine, a Schedule V controlled substance, outside the usual course of professional medical practice and without legitimate purpose.
The case is a stark reminder of the opioid crisis plaguing Oklahoma and the country. Dr. Slater will serve his 8-month prison sentence, and pay a $100,000 fine, to be paid within 30 days. The Bureau of Prisons will determine when Dr. Slater must report.
The investigation and prosecution of this case were led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry Blackburn. The case is a significant step in the fight against the opioid crisis in Oklahoma and the country.
In related news, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs continues to work tirelessly to combat the opioid crisis in the state. The agency has launched several initiatives aimed at reducing the availability of opioids and providing support to those struggling with addiction.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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