Austin Cocaine Defense Lawyer

Austin Cocaine Possession Overview

Cocaine is powerful nervous system stimulant that is often used recreationally but that also has a high potential for abuse. In Texas, possession of cocaine is taken very seriously and can lead to a felony arrest and drug charges being filed.

If you have been arrested for possession of cocaine or are facing a felony cocaine charge, you should immediately seek legal counsel.

Penalties for Cocaine Possession and Cocaine Distribution in Texas

Cocaine is classified under Penalty Group 1 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and possession of even the smallest amount of the drug is considered a felony in Texas. The penalty you face for possession of cocaine depends on various factors such as the amount of cocaine, whether it was packaged for sale or whether the drug was found, for example, in a drug-free zone such as a school.

Possession of Cocaine with the intent to sell or distribute is also a felony in Texas and will be taken very seriously by the prosecution. Factors that prosecutors often consider when deciding to charge the defendant with the intent to sell or distribute the cocaine may include whether the defendant was or was not in possession of a razor, large amounts of cash or packaging supplies.

There are also collateral consequences for a cocaine conviction such as the suspension of your Texas Driver's License and possible penalties through the Texas Tax Code and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. For example, any property "used or intended to be used" in the commission of a drug felony is subject to police seizure.

Defending You Against Cocaine Charges

Many cocaine charges in Austin, Texas result from improper searches or a violation of an individual's constitutional rights. Whether the arrest was made following an routine traffic stop or after the execution of a search warrant, Austin cocaine defense lawyer Kevin Bennett can examine any evidence that is intended to be presented against you to insure that the evidence was obtained legally.

Cocaine Possession and Drug Defense Lawyer

If you are confused or unsure how to proceed, please call the Law Office of Kevin Bennett at (512) 476-4626. You may also contact the Law Office of Kevin Bennett through email.