Waco Meth Attorney

Texas and the federal system have harsh drug crime penalties for possession of methamphetamine. As with any drug crime allegation, the charges and potential penalties you can expect to face will vary depending on the circumstances involved in your case. It is critically important that you have the aggressive representation of a Waco drug attorney on your side.


Penalties for Methamphetamine Possession in Waco McLennan County, Texas

If you have been arrested in McLennan County for methamphetamine possession, you could face the following penalties:

  • Less than 1 gram: up to 2 years in prison and up to $10,000 fine
  • 1 gram – 3.99 grams: 2 – 10 years and up to $10,000 fine
  • 4 – 199 grams: 2-20 years and up to $10,000 fine
  • 200 – 399 grams: 5 – 99 years and up to $10,000 fine
  • 400 grams or more: 10 – 99 years and up to $100,000 fine

Waco meth possession charges can be effectively dismissed or significantly reduced through the use of several defense strategies. The strategies that can be applied to your case will depend on a number of factors, particularly the amount of methamphetamine you allegedly had at the time of arrest and your prior criminal record. In some cases, especially for first offenders, there may be alternative dispute resolutions available and /or alternative sentencing options that can potentially keep you from jail, which is why you should enlist a knowledgeable Waco drug lawyer for your case.


McLennan County Meth Lawyer

If you were arrested for possessing meth in Waco, you need an aggressive, experienced drug attorney on your side. Talk to a criminal justice lawyer before talking to anyone else. We have helped Central Texans accused of crimes since 1925. Dunnam & Dunnam has the results, experience, and skill to get the job done right. Call us for a free case evaluation at 254-753-6437.