Houston Drug Charges

Paul Darrow is a Houston drug crimes lawyer that represents people accused of such crimes. Depending on the type of drug and the amount of the drug in possession at the time of arrest, the range of punishment could be anything from probation up to life in prison. As a former felony prosecutor, Houston criminal lawyer Paul Darrow understands how these cases are investigated and prosecuted. He received training from some of the top legal minds in the area of 4th Amendment search and seizure law, and is dedicated to defending his clients’ constitutional rights. Drug crimes fall under both federal and state laws in the state of Texas. While the state of Texas has several drug laws that may not apply to other states, federal offenses are regulated by the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, and the Controlled Substances Act covers nearly all offenses that occur within the state. Either way, Texas considers drug offenses as among the most serious in criminal law. Drug convictions carry some very severe penalties, including heavy fines and lengthy prison sentences; this means that there can be serious consequences on the lives of those convicted of them as well as those of their families. A conviction, and therefore a sentence, for a drug offense, depends on several factors, including: