According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, over 1.5 million arrests were made for drug law violations in the United States in 2019. In the state of Texas, drug offenses can include a number of different charges, including drug possession, cultivation, manufacturing, trafficking, delivery, and possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance. If convicted, the offender could be facing severe penalties, including hefty fines, lengthy jail time, a permanent criminal record, and other social ramifications.
If you're facing drug crime charges or if you're under investigation for a drug offense, it is imperative that you retain an aggressive and highly-skilled Texas criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and outline a strong legal strategy for your defense. Attorney Tom Cox is committed to providing knowledgeable guidance and comprehensive legal representation to clients who have been charged with a drug crime. As your legal counsel, attorney Cox can investigate the details of your case, fight vigorously to protect your rights, and outline a strong legal defense that will help you pursue the best possible outcome for your case.
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Both federal and state drug laws prohibit the possession, manufacture, sale, and delivery of controlled substances or illegal drugs. A drug offense may be charged as a federal drug crime when:
In Texas, a person may be charged with any of the following drug-related crimes:
An offender may be charged with drug possession if found to knowingly be in possession of a controlled substance, such as opioids, methamphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, and other illegal substances. Drug possession may be filed as a felony or a misdemeanor charge.
A defendant may be facing a PWID charge if the quantity of the drug found in the person's possession is considerably more than a reasonable amount meant for personal consumption. In Texas, possessing with the intent to deliver is often charged as a felony.
A person may be facing drug manufacturing or cultivating charges if found to be taking part in any activity that involves making, producing, creating, or preparing illegal drugs or controlled substances. Cooking methamphetamine, cultivating marijuana, or operating a drug lab, are all considered drug manufacturing activities. They are often charged as a felony.
In Texas, an offender may be charged for the sale of illicit substances if involved in activities such as the illegal sale of prescription drugs, the sale of controlled substances, the sale of precursor chemicals used for manufacturing controlled substances, or the sale of fake prescription drugs. Drug sales may be charged as a felony.
A person may be facing charges related to drug delivery in Texas if found to be knowingly transporting or delivering controlled substances without authorization. Drug delivery is a very serious offense in Texas and is often charged as a felony.
In the state of Texas, controlled substances are categorized into five "schedule classifications" that determine the level of charges and potential consequences of a conviction. The drug schedules include:
If convicted of a drug crime in Texas, the severity of the punishment will depend on the penalty group, substance schedule, amount of the drug found in the defendant's possession, and the offender's criminal record. Possible penalties include:
Group 1 drugs include opiates, heroin, opium, cocaine, heroin, oxycodone, and morphine. Possible penalties include:
These drugs include Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), as well as its derivatives, isomers, and salts of isomers. Possible penalties include:
These drugs include hallucinogenic substances, such as methamphetamine, mescaline, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Possible penalties include:
Group 3 and 4 include depressants and stimulants, anabolic steroids, peyote, sedatives like Valium, and benzodiazepines. Possible penalties include:
Marijuana is considered illegal in the state of Texas. Possible penalties include:
Defending your drug charges without proper guidance or representation from an experienced attorney can increase your chances of a conviction and suffering the maximum penalties. Contact Attorney Tom Cox today to schedule a free one-on-one case consultation with a knowledgeable Texas criminal defense attorney. He will investigate the details of your case, outline a strong defense strategy, and fight aggressively to protect your rights and refute the charges against you. Tom Cox is proud to serve clients throughout Dallas, Highland Park, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Dallas County, Irving, and University Park, Texas — so reach out today to put a skilled defense attorney in your corner.