Most drug cases hinge on one question: was the search legal? When police cut corners, evidence gets suppressed and cases fall apart. I've spent 14 years finding those flaws — let's look for them in yours.
Texas punishes drug offenses by the type and weight of the substance, sorted into penalty groups. Depending on the amount, a charge can range from a Class B misdemeanor to a first-degree felony carrying decades in prison — plus fines up to $250,000 and a permanent record that follows you into every job and housing application.
But drug cases are built on searches, seizures, and lab work — and each of those is a place where the State can fail. That's where your defense begins.
From a Class B misdemeanor for small amounts to a state jail felony, depending on substance and weight.
Possession with intent to distribute dramatically raises exposure — often a second- or first-degree felony.
Large quantities can mean 5–99 years or life in prison and fines up to $250,000.
General guidance only, not legal advice. Enhancements and prior offenses change exposure significantly. Call for advice on your specific situation.
No warrant, no consent, no probable cause — an unlawful search can get the entire case thrown out.
Substance testing, weight, and chain of custody must be exact. Errors create reasonable doubt.
The State must prove the drugs were yours and you knew about them. Shared spaces and cars complicate that.
For eligible clients, drug court and pretrial diversion can mean treatment instead of a conviction.
Often, yes. If police violated your Fourth Amendment rights, we can move to suppress the evidence — and without the drugs, the State usually has no case.
Not necessarily. Many possession cases resolve with probation, diversion, or dismissal, especially for first offenses. Prison is far from automatic.
Drug court is a treatment-focused alternative to conviction for eligible defendants. I'll assess whether you qualify and whether it's the right move for you.
Yes — despite changing attitudes, marijuana possession remains a criminal offense in Texas, though penalties vary by amount and form. It should still be taken seriously.
The sooner I'm on your case, the more I can do. Free, confidential consultation — day or night.
Most drug cases start with a vehicle search. If that search was unlawful, the evidence can be suppressed.
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