Denton County Drug Crime Defense Lawyer
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After being arrested for an alleged drug crime, you should take immediate action to secure legal representation. Depending on the type of drug charges you are facing and the specific circumstances of the alleged offense, you may be at risk of receiving penalties that range from fines and probation to decades of imprisonment.
When challenging your charges, it is best to work with a qualified criminal defense attorney who has full understanding of Texas drug laws and how the criminal justice system works. There are often opportunities to get drug charges dismissed or to obtain less severe sentencing, such as probation and drug treatment. These are opportunities that can easily be missed by someone who is not a trained legal professional.
At Haugen Law Firm, P.C., our criminal defense attorney provides clients with aggressive defense against their drug charges. Do not hesitate to turn to Attorney Haugen for high-quality legal criminal defense in your case!
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Understanding the Penalties for Drug Offenses in Texas
Some of the drug offenses that individuals can be charged with in Texas include the following:
- Possession
- Sales
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Trafficking
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Medical marijuana offenses
- Drug offenses involving prescription drugs
Some drug offenses are misdemeanors while others are felonies. When it comes to penalties that are given for drug crimes, a number of factors come into play. These factors include the following:
- the type of controlled substance involved
- the amount of the controlled substance involved
- the offender's criminal history (whether there are previous drug convictions
- the location of the offense (such as if it occurred near a school or across state borders).
There are also various factors that can potentially lead to penalty enhancements.
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