Drug Crime Defense Attorney in Plano 

The Fox Firm law office represents individuals accused of misdemeanor and felony criminal charges related to drugs. Texas is known for being “tough on crime”, and when it comes to drug crimes, that is especially true.

If you are facing drug charges in Plano, a conviction can potentially have life-long consequences both personally and professionally. Whether it’s drug possession, drug trafficking, or any other drug crime charge, protecting yourself or a family member during this difficult time is critical. Don’t wait another instant to start a consultation with a drug crime criminal defense attorney to discuss your situation and defend yourself from these serious charges.

Drug Crimes

There are several charges one can face when it comes to drug related crimes. A Fox Firm criminal defense attorney can help defend you from the following drug charges:

• Possession of drugs or controlled substance

• Drug Trafficking

• Drug DWI

Courts use the Texas controlled substance act to define categories of drugs. These include:

• Penalty Group 1: Opiates, cocaine and methamphetamine

• Penalty Group 1A: LSD

• Penalty Group 2: Hallucinogens other than LSD

• Penalty Group 3: Pentobarbital and barbituric acid

• Penalty Group 4: Narcotics

• Marijuana can be in different penalty groups depending on its form.

The range of penalties associated with different drug cases are based on the crime as well as the penalty group of the controlled substance. For instance, in Texas, heroin and cocaine are classified as Penalty Group 1 drugs but the level of offense and range of punishment varies depending on the amount of the dangerous drug seized during the arrest.

A conviction of drug trafficking where an offender knowingly possessed under 1 gram of heroin or cocaine, which is a state jail felony, they may be punished by:

• Up to 2 years imprisonment, and/or

• Up to $10,000 in fines

• If the state jail felony drug possession is a person’s first felony offense, the Court MUST sentence the person to probation.

However, for knowingly trafficking 4 to 200 grams of an illegal drug, a first degree felony, the penalties you could face include:

• Up to 99 years or life in prison, and/or

• Up to $10,000 in fines

Felony drug crimes can literally range from mandatory probation to life in prison. No matter how big or small your drug offense may seem, a Fox Firm criminal defense attorney will examine the facts thoroughly. As an experienced Plano drug defense attorney, negotiations often lead to alternative outcomes for first-time offenders. These options include:

• Deferred Adjudication – this is a special kind of probation that gives you an opportunity to keep the criminal conviction off of your record.

• House Arrest – a type of court-ordered punishment that can be handed down as part of a conviction for drug crime offense to a first offender.

• Court Ordered Treatment – in lieu of a jail term, the court can order assisted outpatient treatment which can take place at a rehabilitation center.

• Probation – or community supervision allows an offender to avoid jail time. During probation, an offender will regularly report to a probation officer, pay restitution to crime victims or court fees, stay out of trouble and avoid being arrested again, and carry out community service.

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Drug Crimes

You may have heard the phrase “they got off on a technicality.” Well, when defending a drug charge, there are many specific constitutional protections that must have been followed in order for drug charges to result in a drug conviction. Even if you were found with the drugs in your possession, you always want an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows how to evaluate whether the police dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” for the drug possession arrest. Did law enforcement have the right to search you or your vehicle? Did the undercover cop follow precise mandated procedures? Was there a confidential informant who lied about your drug involvement in an attempt to save himself from a drug charge? Without an experienced attorney, you might miss those “technicalities” that are actually constitutional violations and could lead to reductions or dismissals of your case.

Criminal defense lawyer Sarah Fox is a former felony prosecutor that has handled drug crime cases from the point of view of the District Attorney’s Office. She now uses all of that experience and inside knowledge to find weaknesses in evidence, search and seizure, chain of possession, or any other legal standards that may not have been met by law enforcement during your case. This experience frequently results in a favorable outcome of dismissal, a victory, or plea bargain. Let her help you with a consultation to discuss your situation and help provide legal advice for your criminal charge.