A Houston arrest or charge of possession of a controlled substance is something you must take seriously. If convicted, you could face serious consequences, including losing your driving privileges, spending time in jail, and paying significant fines.
A Houston drug possession lawyer from Blass Law can help you by advocating for your best interests, protecting your rights, and formulating a strong defense strategy. Contact us today for a confidential consultation with our team.
Our Houston Lawyer Can Help You Understand Possession of a Controlled Substance Charges
Under Texas law, a controlled substance is a drug with the potential for injury, abuse, or addiction. This could include illegal substances or prescription drugs. Possession of a controlled substance is illegal when you do not have a valid prescription or the drug has no legal purpose. Don’t go to your hearing without Jay Blass Cohen, an experienced Houston drug charges lawyer who has defended felony drug possession charges successfully.
Consequences of a Drug Possession Conviction
The penalties for a possession of a controlled substance conviction depend on how Texas classifies the drug and how much you had on you when arrested. Under Texas law, all controlled substances fall into one of the drug penalty groups. This includes four penalty groups (with several sub-groups) and marijuana.
Some penalty groups carry more significant sentences than others. For example, a substance in Penalty Group 1 will likely have much more severe penalties than one in Penalty Group 2. Possession of cocaine or heroin will be a bigger deal than possession of anabolic steroids. However, any possession of a controlled substance conviction will negatively affect your daily life in several ways. Most of these convictions include a sentence with:
- Jail or prison time
- Significant fines
- Mandatory drug abuse education
- A criminal record that could affect your ability to find a job or get accepted into your dream school
Drug possession convictions in Houston can come with a license suspension. To reinstate the license following a suspension, the individual must show they completed a 15-hour Drug Education Program as required by the courts.
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Why Choose Blass Law as Your Houston Possession of a Controlled Substance Lawyer?
Our experienced Houston criminal defense lawyer can help you fight this charge. We fight to help our clients minimize the effects on their daily lives after an arrest or drug-related charges. We have the experience, commitment, knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to develop a strong criminal defense based on the case circumstances.
Jay is an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist certified in forensic chromatography for both alcohol and drugs as well as a Drug Recognition Expert. He is aware of how drug use can affect you and can fight allegations of drug use when necessary. He can also use his drug recognition expertise to prove that the substance found on you was not a controlled substance or illicit drug.
Texas’ Controlled Substances Act—Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code—dictates how the state controls which substances and how to handle cases when a person knowingly or intentionally possesses a substance included in these laws.
Keeping Innocent People Innocent® and helping our clients avoid the harsh penalties possible following a conviction is our top goal. You can learn more by reviewing our case results or contacting us today for a confidential consultation.
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How Will a Possession of a Controlled Substance Lawyer Defend Me From Charges in Houston?
When you hire our team to manage your criminal defense, you can count on our Houston possession of a controlled substance attorney to investigate the circumstances and develop a strong defense based on it. Some common legal strategies in these cases include:
- You Were Unaware of the Drugs: You may have been unaware of the presence or nature of the substance.
- You Lacked Ownership or Control: You can argue that the substance belonged to someone else or was not under your control.
- You Had a Valid Prescription: You could have possessed the drug for medical reasons and have a valid prescription.
- Entrapment: You can assert that law enforcement induced you to possess the substance.
- The Substance Was Not Illegal Drugs: You can challenge the substance analysis that showed it was an illicit substance. This is where Jay’s drug recognition expertise comes in handy.
- You Had the Drugs Under Duress: You can argue that you possessed the drug under coercion or threat of harm.
Which of these defenses might be most effective will depend greatly on the circumstances of the case and the evidence our attorney can present to support it. We can often work to get the case dismissed, reduce the charges against our client, or reach a sentencing agreement to minimize the effect a conviction has on their case.
Getting evidence barred or suppressed from the case is also possible, leading to the prosecution dropping charges. This generally occurs because of constitutional rights violations during a search, arrest, questioning, or detention.
Results We Have Obtained for Drug Possession Clients
We are proud of the results we’ve obtained over the years for clients across Texas. Some of them include:
- Our client was found with 46 kilos of cocaine on them. They were charged with possession with intent to deliver. We got the charge dismissed.
- Our client was pulled over for DWI. They were charged with a second-offense DWI and possession of a controlled substance. We got the charges dismissed mid-trial.
- Our client was pulled over for DWI and blew a .086. They were charged with DWI and possession of marijuana. We got the charges dismissed.
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When Should I Call a Houston Possession of a Controlled Substance Attorney?
Calling a criminal defense attorney in Houston as soon as possible after a drug possession arrest is crucial for several reasons. Our lawyer can provide immediate legal advice based on your specific situation. This includes answering your questions and explaining your rights and potential consequences.
Contact us after your arrest or when you first learn you might face drug possession charges. A Houston possession of a controlled substance lawyer can ensure that your constitutional rights are upheld throughout the legal process, including during interrogation and investigation. Other tasks we’ll handle include:
- Investigating what happened
- Preserving evidence
- Preventing incriminating statements
- Building a strong defense strategy from the outset
- Improving your chances of a favorable outcome
- Navigating the legal process
- Negotiating potential plea deals or reducing charges
- Minimizing the potential penalties
- Representing you to the prosecution, judge, and jurors
Contacting a Houston possession of a controlled substance attorney promptly after an arrest can give us the advantage we need in your case. This could allow us to persuade the prosecutor to forgo filing charges, ending your case before it even begins.
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Discuss Your Houston Drug Possession Case With Our Team Today
Blass Law provides confidential consultations for those facing drug charges. Our Houston possession of a controlled substance lawyer can help you by advocating for your best interests and fighting for justice on your behalf. Contact us today to get started with a drug possession attorney.
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