Drugs & Marijuana Charges
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Possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other controlled substances can result in major criminal charges. Depending on the amount and type of substance, you can face consequences ranging from fines and probation to jail time or a prison sentence. If you have been charged, it is critical that you contact a qualified criminal defense attorney to get your defense started.
What is a Drug or Marijuana Charge?
A drug or marijuana possession charge has two main elements that prosecutors must be able to prove:
1) the defendant knew the drug in question was a controlled substance
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2) the defendant knowingly had possession of or control of the drug in question
In this case, possession includes access to the drug even if the drug in question is not on the defendant’s person. For example, if the defendant’s car contains marijuana and the defendant has keys to the car, the defendant is in possession of that marijuana.
What is the penalty?
The penalty for a drug or marijuana charge is dependent upon a variety of factors including the type of drug, the amount of the drug, the defendant’s criminal history, and any other crimes committed in conjunction to possession of the drug. These factors can result in a charge ranging from a class B misdemeanor to a life felony, with the latter punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or 5 years to life in prison.
A drug or marijuana charge can have detrimental consequences, especially in the state of Texas. An experienced Austin criminal defense attorney can craft a smart defense and potentially get your case dismissed through participation in the Travis County Drug Courts.
Assault cases can be complex and emotional. Depending on the specific allegations against you, charges can range from a Class C misdemeanor citation to a first-degree felony. You need an attorney that will listen to you, work with you, and help you through the difficult process of facing a criminal assault charge.
What is a Drug or Marijuana Charge?
A drug or marijuana possession charge has two main elements that prosecutors must be able to prove:
1) the defendant knew the drug in question was a controlled substance
AND
2) the defendant knowingly had possession of or control of the drug in question
In this case, possession includes access to the drug even if the drug in question is not on the defendant’s person. For example, if the defendant’s car contains marijuana and the defendant has keys to the car, the defendant is in possession of that marijuana.
What is the penalty?
The penalty for a drug or marijuana charge is dependent upon a variety of factors including the type of drug, the amount of the drug, the defendant’s criminal history, and any other crimes committed in conjunction to possession of the drug. These factors can result in a charge ranging from a class B misdemeanor to a life felony, with the latter punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or 5 years to life in prison.
A drug or marijuana charge can have detrimental consequences, especially in the state of Texas. An experienced Austin criminal defense attorney can craft a smart defense and potentially get your case dismissed through participation in the Travis County Drug Courts.
Assault cases can be complex and emotional. Depending on the specific allegations against you, charges can range from a Class C misdemeanor citation to a first-degree felony. You need an attorney that will listen to you, work with you, and help you through the difficult process of facing a criminal assault charge.
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