If you are faced with a criminal offense involving drugs, this is not a situation that Texas state laws take lightly. Drug charges can be very intimidating and frightening to those who are heading toward prosecution. The state of Texas places a heavy weight on those who are seen to have performed an offense of this sort. At The Carlson Law Firm, our criminal defense team helps those who have been wrongly charged with a drug crime and we have experience helping individuals fight false accusations. Drug crime convictions can result in the seizure of many assets and personal property and the loss of freedoms and rights the individual once possessed. If this is a situation you are presently handling, we advise you to contact our firm as soon as possible.
There are many different forms of drug crimes that an individual can be charged with, and each one can damage their future severely. The penalty significantly depends on the drug crime in question. The most common crimes that involve illegal drug actions include:
Penalties also depend on any past criminal convictions, the type of drug and the amount used for the crime. If minors were involved or dangerous weapons used, the penalties will undoubtedly increase. Penalties for drug crimes can include jail time, heavy fines, probation time, chemical testing, drug education lectures and community service.
It is important to remember that a drug crime conviction can alter your future entirely. Our firm advises you to take every step to obtain a positive conclusion to your case. At The Carlson Law Firm, we can help you get the legal representation you need from a defense attorney that specializes in criminal defense cases. If you have been arrested for committing a drug crime, we advise you to contact one of our Texas drug crime attorneys from The Carlson Law Firm. We have offices in Killeen, Temple, Waco, Bryan and Laredo, and we look forward to representing you.