Georgetown Drug Possession Lawyer
Last updated on October 3, 2024
While some parts of the country seem to be more relaxed with drug possession, especially marijuana, Texas law enforcement and judges still treat this matter extremely seriously. Drug possession charges can still carry severe legal and collateral consequences, and the first thing you need to do to protect yourself is contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
At Ranney Law, our Georgetown drug defense attorney has been defending people charged with drug possession in this area for more than 15 years. We are committed to seeking a positive outcome for our client’s specific circumstances.
Our goal as your legal team is to either overcome, dismiss or reduce the charges you are facing through the execution of a personalized defense strategy. While we guide you through your criminal defense case, we can also answer important questions you may have. A few common drug offense questions are answered below.
What Are The Penalties For Drug Possession In Texas?
The drug charges you face will depend on certain factors of your arrest, including what drug you allegedly possessed and how much of it was in your possession.
The lowest penalties for drug charges are Class C misdemeanors, which result in up to $500 in fines, while the highest are first-degree felonies with up to 99 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.
With our aggressive representation, we will attempt to reduce or dismiss the charges you are facing through the execution of a personalized defense strategy. Starting with a complete investigation into the charges against you, we examine every detail to determine whether law enforcement violated your civil rights at any point in the process. If so, we will push hard to get the charges reduced or thrown out.
While we guide you through your possession case and other drug-related charges in Williamson County, we can also answer important questions you may have; we offer a free consultation to discuss your case with us.
What Qualifies As Drug Possession In Georgetown, Texas?
The term “possession” extends beyond just having something on your person during an arrest. If a substance was in your care, custody, control or management, you could receive possession charges. In other words, possession is not ownership, but it’s also not just that you were near the drugs. Possession is more complicated than many law enforcement agencies in the Georgetown area believe.
What Are ‘Collateral’ Consequences?
There can be consequences for a conviction even outside of the punishment range for the offense. For example, in Texas, a conviction for Possession of Controlled Substance will result in a suspension of your driver’s license. There are countless other potential consequences, including employment issues, school punishments and even housing complications.
Should You Represent Yourself?
You should never represent yourself through any kind of criminal charges. If you are facing drug charges, contact our Georgetown office by calling us at 512-982-1082 or emailing us here to schedule your free initial consultation today. The consequences of a conviction can last a lifetime, so make sure you are doing everything possible to protect your rights, freedom and future.