Texas laws allow for some of the harshest penalties for drug cases. Penalties increase based on the type of drugs, the amount of drugs, and whether you are accused of possessing, manufacturing or distributing drugs. For example,
- Possession of Cocaine
- 4 grams to less than 200 grams of Cocaine
- 2nd Degree Felony (2 years to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 fine
- 1 gram to less than 4 grams of Cocaine
- 3nd Degree Felony (2 years to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 fine)
- Less than 1 gram of Cocain
- State Jail Felony (6 months to 2 years in state jail and up to $10,000.00 fine)
- 4 grams to less than 200 grams of Cocaine
- Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Deliver
- 4 grams to less than 200 grams of Cocaine
- 1st Degree Felony (5 years to 99 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 fine
- 1 gram to less than 4 grams of Cocaine
- 2nd Degree Felony (2 years to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 fine)
- 4 grams to less than 200 grams of Cocaine
Drug cases often involve search and seizure issues, requiring a thorough investigation into whether the police followed proper procedures in the stop, search, and seizure of the drugs.
Typical drug cases involve the following substances:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine (including Crack)
- Ecstasy
- Methamphetamine
- Heroin
- Steroids
- Forged Prescriptions for OxyContin, Vicodin, Hydrocodone, etc.
Prosecutors have extensive resources to convict and punish people charged with drug crimes. If you or a loved one has been arrested for a drug-related offense, you need legal representation from an experienced lawyer.
Alexander M. Gurevich provides aggressive representation in drug cases involving:
- Drug possession
- Drug distribution
- Drug manufacturing
- Drug Cultivation
- Prescription Fraud
We will thoroughly investigate you case and any available defenses. Call us at (713) 224-9600 or email us by clicking here for a free confidential consultation.
