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Drug Crimes Must Be Handled With Utmost Care
In Texas, drug crime convictions carry severe penalties. In addition to steep fines and time behind bars, a drug crime conviction disqualifies you from government, health care and security jobs. It also makes it difficult to find housing or get a job with a company that runs background checks. It’s critical to begin investigating the arrest as soon as possible to find ways to either reduce charges or get charges dismissed.
Factors That Affect Drug Charges
Law enforcement determines the specific charges to file against you based on the circumstances of your arrest. This includes the type of drug, location of the arrest and the amount of drugs confiscated. The amount of drugs is the main factor in whether the charge will be simple possession. A large volume of drugs may result in a charge of intent to distribute whether there is proof of intent at the arrest scene or not. If you are currently facing other charges, it could also make the penalties much more severe.
Law enforcement has discretion in pursuing drug offenses just as prosecutors do. However, it would be an extremely rare occurrence to not be arrested and taken to jail if you admit to or are being discovered as being in possession of a drug. This is especially true for any drug for which there are no misdemeanor charges. Examples include cocaine, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, morphine, phencyclidine (also known as PCP), MDMA (also known as Ecstacy, X pills or Molly). and many more.
There are also a few exceptions for possession of certain opioids if the quantity is very low and first responders are on the scene because of an overdose.
The simple fact is you need a tough and experienced defense lawyer to minimize your criminal exposure. Seek counsel today.
Defending Clients Against Drug Charges
If you are facing drug charges, attorney Marcus Wilkerson is here to help. He will advocate on your behalf and tirelessly defend your rights. He will challenge the validity of the charges by raising questions such as:
- Did the drugs belong to someone else?
- Did law enforcement have reasonable suspicion to stop you?
- Did law enforcement have probable cause to search you?
- Did you give law enforcement consent to search you?
- Did law enforcement follow proper protocols in the arrest?
- Were you a victim of entrapment?
Marcus Wilkerson will push back against the prosecutor’s case to build the strongest possible defense for your case.
If you are suffering from addiction or are a person who has a substance abuse problem, there potentially other avenues to explore for treatment and recovery as opposed to a state jail or prison sentence.
If you were involved in drug trafficking or distribution in your past, but you left that lifestyle of your own choice, and are only now facing charges, you may be surprised to learn that some defendants in those circumstances have been sentenced to as little as one day. No two cases are alike, and there are a substantial number of factors that affect the sentencing of any person convicted of a drug offense, but you do not want to face those situations without an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side.
Call Now To Get Started; Don’t Wait
It is important to discuss your case with a skilled lawyer as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less time you are giving attorney Wilkerson to prepare your case. Call his office in Beaumont at (409) 212-9655 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation today.