Drug Possession Lawyer in Dallas
Our Seasoned Defense Attorneys Can Protect You
All controlled dangerous substances are banned in Texas and you face serious consequences if found guilty in court. Depending on the type of drug in your possession and the amount, you could be imprisoned for several years and forced to pay many thousands of dollars in fines. Our Dallas drug crimes attorney understands that your future is on the line with a drug charge, so trust our criminal defense firm Mathur Law Offices, P.C. to provide you with the advocacy you need.
Arrested for drug possession? Schedule a free consultation today.
Top-Tier Representation for All Drug Possession Charges
When faced with drug charges, you need to have reliable legal help behind you. Choosing to work with Mathur Law Offices, P.C. means having access to our wealth of experience in handling criminal cases. Since 1999, our firm has been arguing on behalf of the wrongly accused and pursuing positive outcomes for them. You can trust that we can push back against the prosecution and fight hard to preserve your freedom.
Some of the common drug possession charges we handle include but are not limited to:
Whether you have been arrested for possession or possession with intent to distribute, we're here for you. Our team carefully reviews all the details related to your case when building our defenses, from the arrest to the alleged evidence against you.
Penalties for Drug Possession in Texas
Controlled substances fall into "Penalty Groups" based on their perceived addictive qualities and potential medical usefulness. Our firm can attempt to argue down the amount of drugs you are accused of possessing for a better outcome, so call us today.
Penalties for drug possession in Texas is as follows:
- Group 1—up to $10,000 in fines and/or at least 180 days in jail for less than 1 gram
- Group 2—up to $10,000 in fines and/or at least 2 years in prison for 1 gram or more
- Group 3—up to $4,000 in fines and/or up to 1 year in jail for less than 28 grams
- Group 4—Up to $2,000 in fines and/or up to 180 days in jail for less than 28 grams
You can face even more serious federal penalties for drug possession. Marijuana, for example, comes with at least $1,000 in fines and/or up to one year in prison.
Defending You at all Costs. Call Mathur Law Offices, P.C.!
You are not without defenses no matter what the details of your charge are. If you had no idea as to the drug's existence, you cannot be charged with possessing it. If the drugs belonged to someone else or police searched your home or car without probable cause, your case could be dismissed and your charges thrown out completely.
Regardless of how strong the prosecution's case may appear, our Dallas drug crimes attorney can work consistently in your best interests to obtain the best result possible. We put all of our experience to use with each case and fight hard for you because we know what is on the line.
To begin your defense, call our firm today and speak with us about your case!