The Crime of Drug Possession

In the great state of Texas, being arrested for the possession of illegal drugs, also referred to as a controlled substance, is a serious criminal offense which carries a range of different punishment for people found guilty in the court of law in Houston. Criminal punishment is directly related to the amount of drugs in the possession of the accused at the time of arrest. In federal drug conspiracy cases, the federal government only has to prove that you were involved in the drug trafficking/smuggling operation rather that having possession of the drugs.

A person can be charged with illegal possession of narcotics if found in possession of anything from marijuana, illegally obtained prescription drugs, to cocaine, crack, meth, and the materials to package, produce, or deliver these substances to their customers.

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Aside from having to hire a Houston criminal defense lawyer to fight the case, you are also looking at the strong possibility of a drivers license suspension once convicted. The Texas Drivers License suspension can last from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 2 years depending on the case. This makes it even more important to talk with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible so you try to fight the possibility of drivers license suspension.

Drug Possession Charges

Law enforcement officers will have the grounds to arrest and charge with you with possession of a controlled substance, or drug possession if they find any quantity on your person or as a part of your possession, or even stored in place that only you have access to.

A conviction of a crime related to drug possession will have a negative impact on your future and may prevent you from holding certain employment positions. In some cases, you won’t be allowed to live in some communities or apartment complexes. A drug possession related criminal charge can also prevent you from holding certain licenses.

Talk With An Attorney

If you’ve been accused of a crime and charged with possession of a controlled substance, talk with a lawyer as soon as you can. You’d be amazed at the possibilities available for preventing jail time, and drivers license suspension.