Waco Drug Possession Attorney

Punishments for drug possession is severe in Texas. If you face a drug charge, do not delay obtaining counsel from an experienced drug defense attorney. Although every case is different, our criminal defense lawyers have helped a lot of clients get drug charges reduced and dismissed.

Dunnam & Dunnam’s legal counsel is trusted by generations of Central Texans.  Our law firm has the results, service, and experience to obtain good results for clients in the Waco area. Contact our Waco criminal defense attorneys at 254-753-6437 to talk about your drug possession case for free.

Because drug possession cases often involve procedural problems, including illegal search and seizure or lack of probable cause, it is critical that you have an attorney who will carefully examine the facts and circumstances of your situation.

McLennan County Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer

Our criminal defense attorneys handle a wide range of drug charges, including:

• Possession of marijuana
• Possession of cocaine
• Possession of methamphetamine
• Possession of ecstasy
• Possession of heroin
• Possession of other controlled substances, including prescription drugs
• Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance
• Delivery of a controlled substance

Possession convictions can create hefty fines and long periods of prison time. A local lawyer who practices drug possession defense will review the facts of your case, explain your options, and advise you of the possible consequences.

Texas Drug Possession Law

The Texas Health and Safety Code sets the possession law, dividing controlled substances into five penalty groups, plus a marijuana category. While some of the substances are legal prescription drugs, it is illegal to possess them without a rightful prescription, and the Texas health code establishes the punishments for illegal possession.

• Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.124 – Possession of transport of Certain Chemicals with Intent to manufacture Controlled Substance
• Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.1245 – Possession or Transport of Anhydrous Ammonia; Use of or Tampering with Equipment
• Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.125 – Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia

Possible Consequences for Possession of a Controlled Substance

Within each class of drugs, there can be a wide range of punishments. The severity of the punishment largely depends on the amount of controlled substance that the defendant had in his possession. Those who are in possession of a controlled substance may be penalized with:

• 180 days to 99 years in confinement
• Up to $250,000 in fines
• Enrollment in court-mandated drug rehabilitation
• Random drug tests

Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Defense

We understand the pain, anger and worry that you must be facing when you are arrested for drug possession in Waco. So please review our frequently asked questions while you wait for an appointment with a Waco drug lawyer.

Hiring the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Waco

You need counsel that you can rely on when you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance in the Waco area. A conviction of either a felony or misdemeanor can be significant. The fines and jail time are burdensome. But a criminal record also makes it difficult to find employment or housing. With an experienced Waco drug crimes lawyer, you may be able to avoid a conviction. Call us at 254-753-6437 to discuss your drug case.