Facing Drug Possession Charges? We Can Help.
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Drug crimes in Texas are prosecuted aggressively. Texas law enforcement is under pressure to control illegal drug activity. In doing so, they often make false accusations and charge people with little supporting evidence.
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At DeToto & Van Buren, we vigorously defend people charged with drug possession and possession with intent to sell. We explore every viable option in a drug crimes defense case, protecting your rights and freedom.
Drug Crimes in Houston, Texas
As a border state, Texas is especially strict in drug crime enforcement. Although the intent is to reduce the transport of illegal drugs across the U.S./Mexico border, the efforts of law enforcement all across the state are equally aggressive.
Penalties for Drug Crimes in Texas
Any individual charged with drug possession or possession with intent to distribute or sell is facing potentially severe penalties, which vary. The laws regarding cocaine and marijuana possession, for example, are drastically different. The penalties for conviction vary depending on the type and quantity of illegal drug:
- Minimum penalties: A conviction for possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces can result in up to 180 days in jail and fines of up to $2,000.
- Maximum penalties: Possession of a large quantity of cocaine (400 grams or more) can yield up to 99 years in prison and fines up to $100,000.
No matter what charges you are facing, the prosecution is intent on convicting you. In many cases, police and prosecutors make the mistake of thinking that all possession charges are the same. This is not true. Our firm's attorneys have decades of experience defending people charged with drug possession, and will do anything legal to avoid a conviction, or minimize its impact. We will assert your rights.
At DeToto & Van Buren, we defend clients charged with drug crimes involving cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, heroin, Methamphetamines, Heroin, and other narcotics. We also defend clients in cases involving possession of prescription drugs.
Contact a lawyer as soon as possible if you have been charged with illegal drug use or possession.
