Conroe Drug Dealing Charges Lawyer

Our criminal defense attorneys can defend your rights in Texas

Have you been charged with dealing drugs in Texas? This is a very serious crime. If you are convicted and found guilty of “possession with intent to distribute,” you could face months or even years in jail. You might also be fined thousands of dollars. Your reputation could also be seriously harmed. You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

It is critical that you have an experienced drug dealing charge attorney on your side who knows the law and understands drug charges in Texas. That’s why you need The Webb Firm, P.C. of Conroe in your corner.

Criminal defense attorney Amanda Webb has handled many drug charges over the years. Prior to founding this law firm, Webb worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County. As a result, she knows how both sides think, and she knows what evidence to look for to build a strong, legal case.

Types of drug dealing charges

Being charged with drug dealing (or drug distribution) is a serious charge. In general, drug dealing charges involve larger quantities of a controlled substance than drug possession but less than the amount of drugs involved in drug trafficking. Being arrested while in possession of larger quantities of drugs can also often be the difference between a misdemeanor charge and a felony charge.

Other factors can also sometimes come into play when it comes to “possession with intent to distribute” charges. These include:

Amount of cash you have on you at the time of your arrest.
Being in possession of drug packaging materials during arrest.
Whether or not you’re armed during arrest.
Having a scale or other equipment often associated with selling drugs.

Severe penalties for drug dealing also exist if you are arrested within a certain distance of a school, church or other structures. If you have been previously arrested and convicted of “possession with intent to distribute,” the penalties will likely be even worse.

This is why it’s critical that you have a drug dealing charge lawyer on your side who thoroughly understands Texas’ drug laws and how the legal system works in the Lone Star State.

What is the penalty for drug dealing in Texas?

The penalty for a drug dealing conviction in Texas often depends on several different factors, including the quantity and type of drug. There’s also no such thing as a “drug dealing charge” in Texas. Rather, such charges often fall under Texas’ drug trafficking laws.

Texas drug laws classify most illegal drugs into four categories:

Penalty Group 1 (includes cocaine, heroin, oxycodone, opium, methadone and methamphetamine)
Penalty Group 2 (mescaline, amphetamine, etc.)
Penalty Group 3 (barbituric acid, secobarbital, etc.)
Penalty Group 4 (narcotic drugs including at least one nonnarcotic active medical ingredient.

“Delivery of Marijuana” is its own separate category in Texas for drug dealing charges involving marijuana.

Penalties for marijuana drug dealing conviction

Your penalty will often depend on the quantity of marijuana you had at the time of your drug dealing arrest as well as other factors, including whether you have any previous drug convictions. Penalties for a marijuana drug dealing conviction in Texas include:

Less than a quarter of an ounce – Up to 180 days in prison and less than $2,000 fine.
Quarter ounce to five pounds – 180 days to 2 years in prison, less than $10,000 fine.
5 to 50 pounds – 2 to 20 years in prison, less than $10,000 fine.

Penalties for cocaine drug dealing conviction

If you are convicted in Texas in connection with dealing cocaine, the penalties can be very severe since such charges are often classified as a Drug Trafficking Penalty Group 1 conviction, which are the same for cocaine, heroin and several other controlled substances. Such penalties often include:

Less than one gram – 180 days to 2 years in prison, less than $10,000 fine.
One to four grams – 2 to 20 years in prison, less than $10,000 fine.
Four to 200 grams – 5 to 99 years in prison, less than $10,000 fine.

Penalties for methamphetamine drug dealing conviction

The penalty for a conviction involving dealing methamphetamine in Texas is the same as the penalty for dealing cocaine and heroin as listed above. That means you could spend a significant amount of time in jail and face thousands of dollars in fines if you are found guilty of drug trafficking involving methamphetamines.

So what should you do if you are charged with drug trafficking in Texas? Take your case seriously right from the start. Talk to a Texas drug dealing charge lawyer who understands how the legal system works and who can help you mount a strong defense on your behalf.

Our law firm puts your interests first

The clock is ticking after your arrest. The sooner we can get to work on your case, the sooner we can find the facts you need to build the strongest possible defense. Sometimes, the arresting officer makes mistakes – whether it’s conducting an unlawful seizure or improperly storing evidence. We can review the details of your arrest and search for any inconsistencies or irregularities.

That’s just the beginning. Often, we track down witnesses who saw your arrest. We listen carefully to your side of the story. We also often consult with experts to get their opinion on your case. We leave no stone unturned in pursuit of justice.

Put your trust in a criminal defense attorney who puts your needs first. Contact us right now and schedule your free consultation today.