Drug Charges
Texas prosecutors continue to press for the strongest penalties allowed by law, despite the fact that studies increasingly demonstrate that strict drug prohibitions are ineffective. Many individuals are surprised to learn that Texas laws still have fairly harsh penalties even if drugs are becoming less of a crime in many other states. Even first-time drug offenders may be subject to draconian fines, involuntary incarceration, or a criminal record that would limit their future employment prospects.
Common Types of Drug Offenses
The consequences of being convicted of a drug related offense can have far reaching effects on your future, even after your court sanctioned penalties have been meted out. Some common drug charges include:
- Drug Possession
- Drug Sales
- Manufacture/Delivery
- Trafficking/Distribution
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Drug conspiracy
- Cultivation
Marijuana vs. Hard Drugs
Possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana is a class B misdemeanor. However, Texas law views marijuana as pure plant matter, the “buds” that come from the marijuana plant. If marijuana is mixed with food, such as commonly ingested “gummies” some Texas prosecutors charges possession using the “adulterants and pollutants” language in the law to measure the weight of the entire gummy, brownie, etc. In this case, marijuana charges can easily escalate to felony levels.
Possession of hard drugs such as meth, cocaine, heroin, etc. are automatically felony charges, no matter how little substance a person has.
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