Houston Drug Possession

Dunham & Jones, Experienced & Qualified Texas Criminal Attorneys Prosecutors take drug crimes very seriously. They have to prove to the public that they are tough on drug possession and use. Police departments and prosecutors are willing to spend time and money to put drug offenders behind bars. If you have been arrested for a drug crime in Texas you need to hire a law firm that has over 200 years experience defending people in the same situation. Our attorneys at Dunham & Jones will spend time investigating the circumstances surrounding your arrest. Very often this can determine if the charges should be dismissed or if there is evidence that can be suppressed. Our attorneys will look for those issues that can be exploited at trial. There are many different offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. This act breaks down marijuana, narcotics, and other drugs into categories. It establishes requirements regarding the manufacture and distribution of drugs. It also defines the penalties for violations. The punishments for Texas drug crimes can be severe and depend on the nature, quantity and the presence of sentence-enhancing issues. You can be charged with misdemeanor or felony possession of drugs in Texas depending on the group listed above and the weight/amount of the drug. The penalties range from 180 days to 99 years in jail and can include fines and other penalties such as property seizures, license suspensions, and more. Because of the complexity of Texas drug laws, it is very important that you have a qualified Texas criminal attorney to represent you. This is a separate charge under the Texas laws. If an officer finds you with any item that can be used as a drug processing, packaging, or consumption mechanism you can be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in Texas. Possessing drug paraphernalia in Texas is a Class C misdemeanor which can carry a fine up to $500.00. However, if they charge you with distribution or possession of paraphernalia with intent to distribute or sell, this is a Class A misdemeanor.