Austin Drug Crimes Attorney

Representing Clients in Drug Cases throughout Central Texas

Drug charges are taken very seriously in Texas and can carry a wide range of punishments from fines and probation to lengthy prison sentences. These penalties usually depend on the type and amount of the drug and your previous criminal history. Drug offenses can involve violations of federal or state law or both. Whether you are charged with drug possession, drug sales, drug manufacturing, or drug distribution, the consequences of a drug conviction can have serious long-term implications.

Beyond the fines and the possibility of incarceration, a drug offense conviction could lead to your driver's license being suspended, affect your ability to rent an apartment, eligibility for student loans, and even cost you your job or impact your ability to pursue the career of your choice. That is why I recommend that you contact me as an Austin drug crimes lawyer immediately if you have been charged with a drug offense or are subject to a criminal investigation involving drug activity in Austin, Travis County, or Williamson County.

Common Drug Charges in Texas

Some of the most common drug arrests in Texas are for possession of a controlled substance (POCS), possession of marijuana (POM), possession of a dangerous drug, possession of drug paraphernalia (PDP), cultivation of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver, and possession with intent to distribute. Drug crimes can involve all types of controlled substances and illegally-obtained prescription drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin, LSD, mescaline, amphetamines, methamphetamine (meth, ice), Ecstasy, GHB (water), Rohypnol, steroids, testosterone, and prescription narcotics and drugs such as Xanax, Vicodin, Valium, Percocet Codeine, Hydrocodeine, Morphine, SOMA, and OxyContin (oxycodone).

Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty. Before you can be convicted and sentenced, the state must first prove the criminal charge against you. If you have been charged with a drug crime, having an aggressive and experienced criminal defense lawyer who can investigate the circumstances and legality surrounding your arrest and the charge against you can mean the difference between having your case dismissed and spending time in prison. There are many factors to be considered in the defense of your drug charge. As an Austin drug crimes attorney, I evaluate each case on an individual basis and use my education, training, and experience to aggressively defend and represent you.

Illegal Searches and Seizures

Particularly in drug cases, the legality of how law enforcement officials obtained the evidence used to support the State's case is a central and often-challenged issue. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. If the government's conduct violated the Fourth Amendment, the evidence is deemed inadmissible. Without the necessary evidence to prove the criminal charges, the State may have to dismiss its case against a defendant.

If you have been arrested or charged with a drug crime, it's important that you have an aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney who can advise you as to whether the evidence leading to your arrest resulted from an illegal search or seizure.

Contact the Austin drug crimes lawyer at the firm if you are facing drug charges or being investigated for drug crimes in and around the greater Austin area today.