San Antonio Drug Crime Attorney

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How Will a San Antonio Drug Crime Lawyer Help?

Drug crimes are serious offenses in Texas. Any person charged with a drug offense in the San Antonio area faces the possibility of jail or prison time as well as major fines, along with other serious consequences resulting from having a criminal conviction on their record. A skilled and experienced San Antonio drug crime attorney can use their resources to:

• Obtain and review all of the evidence that has been gathered by law enforcement officials and prosecutors in your case.
• Analyze all warrants and search and seizure procedures used in your case to ensure that the evidence being used in your case was obtained legally.
• Communicate with prosecutors in your case to determine whether or not a plea deal is on the table and help determine whether any deal is favorable or recommended for your situation.

By having a San Antonio criminal defense attorney by your side, you can ensure that you will not be going through this alone. As opposed to a public defender who will likely have dozens of cases to handle at once, a private criminal defense attorney will be focused on your case and how the outcome will affect your life.

Types Of Drug Crimes

Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, you may be charged with any of the following:

• Drug trafficking
• Drug possession with intent to distribute
• Drug possession
• Prescription drug fraud
• Drug paraphernalia

Some of the most common types of drug cases we see in Texas involve:

• Methamphetamine
• Marijuana
• THC concentrates
• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Prescription drugs or “dangerous drugs”

The circumstances surrounding a drug charge can make a significant difference in the defense strategies we employ. For example, if your son or daughter has been charged with marijuana possession while away at college, our defense strategy may look different than if we were building a defense against heroin trafficking charges in federal court. By working closely with our clients, and understanding who they are, where they’ve been, and where they’re going, we can better build a defense while providing the help and resources they need to achieve a better future.

San Antonio Drug Crime Penalties

Drug crime penalties in San Antonio vary widely and are dependent on a number of determining factors. These factors include:

• The type of drug
• Quantity of the drug a person possesses
• How the drug was stored or concealed
• Possession of additional drug paraphernalia
• Past convictions

A person will, at the very least, be charged with a Class B misdemeanor offense or a Class A misdemeanor offense if caught possessing illegal substances or controlled substances. This could result in a person facing a sentence of up to one year in jail and fines of up to $4,000. However, depending on the amount of illegal narcotics in the person’s possession, they could face anywhere from a third-degree felony to a first-degree felony. This could result in them, if convicted, spending years or decades in prison.

Penalties for possession with intent to distribute or drug trafficking will result in serious felony drug charges that could lead to significant prison sentences and major fines.

[Additional Resource: What Penalties Are Associated With Drug Charges?]

Contact Our San Antonio Drug Crime Attorney

If you’re searching for a qualified San Antonio drug crime lawyer, then contact HGC Law Firm PLLC in South Texas. Our criminal defense law firm has extensive knowledge of the procedures police use to make an arrest, and so can determine if your constitutional rights were violated during the process.

Contact our law office in Bexar County and speak with a San Antonio drug crime attorney by calling (210) 222-9132 or by completing our online contact form. We offer free consultations.