Drug Possession Charges

Drug crime charges are some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face. The seriousness of these crimes is almost always underestimated, and many people have found themselves facing harsh penalties that they did not realize they could face for their crimes. Drug possession specifically is so often taken less seriously than it should be that serious criminal charges ruin or debilitate convicted defendant's lives. The penalties for drug possession differ radically depending upon the circumstances, but whenever a person is facing these charges a Houston drug possession attorney can help you decide your best course of action for fighting to have these charges reduced or dismissed.

Drug possession charges for marijuana, or other illegal substances such as those obtained through subscription fraud have serious consequences depending on the type and amount of the drug. In Texas, possession of any Group 1 or Group 2 drugs (which include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy, PCP and others) in any amount, is an automatic felony offense resulting in enormous fines, probationary periods sometimes exceeding 5 years, registration as a narcotics offender, and prison sentencing. It is even possible to receive a thirty-year sentence for possession of a large amount of these kinds of drugs. Possession of other substances in Groups 3 and 4 can result in a Class A misdemeanor if the amount is less than 28 grams. Marijuana is not included in regular drug laws, and is treated separately with different charges and penalties.

Drug Possession Lawyer in Houston

The severity of the penalties of drug possession charges should never be taken lightly. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges for drug possession it is vital that you contact an experienced drug crime attorney as soon as possible. At The Martinez Law Firm we have the experience necessary to building an effective defense to fighting these drug charges.

Contact a Houston Drug Possession Attorney at our offices today!