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DRUGS, POSSESSION CHARGES, SEARCH AND SEIZURE
If you have been arrested for a possession charge (possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and/or possession of weapon).
I can help you. Most citizens who contact me about their possession case do not understand that in some instances their rights have been violated.
Let me answer some common questions people have about possession cases. . .
What rights does every citizen have?
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that every citizen has the right to be free from illegal searches and seizures (searches or seizures without a warrant). If it is shown that the search and/or seizure of the contraband is illegal, the judge will dismiss your case.
The officer began to search my (car, home, and/or bag) without my permission, what can I do?
In most situations before the officer searches a car, a bag, or even pats a person down for weapons the officer must be able to state specific reasons why or the whole arrest and search is illegal. Most people do not know that in most situations the officer must receive consent from the person before beginning a search. Most defendants do not realize that they can refuse most searches that the officers conduct. The best thing that a person can do after being arrested after what they think is an unlawful arrest and/or search is to contact an attorney who has been successful in winning these cases. I have been successful in winning a number of these cases by showing the Courts that my clients were illegally stopped and searched.
My arrest was probably illegal, but I can't afford to fight, so I might as well take a plea.
NO! Most of the time people can not afford NOT to fight. After probation and possibly jail taking a cheap plea can end up costing over $5000.00 in fines alone. In some situations defendants can lose their jobs and/or be deported out of the country.
I have dedicated my practice to protecting the rights of citizens like you. I will be happy to talk with you about your case and explain the different strategies that can be taken to protect your rights. Whom ever you decide to choose, make sure your attorney is prepared to commit to a full and proper investigation of your case before you decide whether or not to "plea out."
Being accused of a drug offense can be devastating. Convictions can carry long jail sentences and other harsh punishments. But no matter what evidence the authorities have, an experienced defense attorney can carefully investigate to find improper police procedure, which could get the case out of court entirely.
We serve clients charged with both federal drug offenses, and state offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, including those related to:
- Possession For Sale, Sales, Attempts to Sell
- Importation
- Transportation
- Cultivation
- Distribution and Conspiracy to Violate Drug or Narcotic Laws
- Drug Trafficking
- Manufacturing Controlled Substances and/or Possession of Chemicals for Drug Manufacturing
Whether a client is facing charges for marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin, LSD, mescaline, amphetamines, methamphetamine (meth), or any other drug, we can help. Drug crimes are one of the most widely prosecuted crimes in Texas state and federal courts.
In every drug crime case, we ask: (1) Was the search and seizure lawful? (2) Was your detention illegal? (3) Can the government prove that you possessed the drugs beyond a reasonable doubt? Often, the answers to these and other questions can have your case thrown out of court.
Texas is well-known for having some the harshest penalties for drug convictions. The severity of punishments often depend on the type of drug and how much of the drug is involved. Even a first offense for “simple possession” of a small amount of a drug can result in jail time, but a skilled defense lawyer can often convince the judge to recommend drug counseling instead.
