Law Office of Avery McDaniel

A drug crime is the unlawful possession, distribution, sale, or manufacture of an illegal drug. In Texas, illegal drugs include: cocaine, marijuana, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines (meth), ecstasy, opium, and unauthorized prescription drugs.

Drug crimes may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony offenses. Classification will depend upon the type of drug involved, the amount of the drug in possession, if the person being charged has a prior criminal record, if the person being charged has prior drug crime convictions. If the person has a prior drug crime conviction, it is likely that his/her criminal charges will be enhanced.

Types of Drug Crimes

The following is a list of frequently committed drug crimes in Texas:

• Drug possession
• Drug possession with intent to sell
• Drug manufacturing
• Drug trafficking
• Drug distribution
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Prescription fraud

Any person who is convicted of a drug crime may be sentenced with jail time, fines, probation, community service, and court ordered treatment programs. Additionally, the person’s drug crime conviction will show up on his/her criminal record, which is accessible to the public. When a person has a drug crime conviction on his/her criminal record, it can be very difficult for him/her to obtain employment, housing, and education opportunities.

Law Office of Avery McDaniel - Criminal Defense Attorneys

People who have been charged with drug offenses in Tarrant County or surrounding counties need to obtain the services of a qualified criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled prior drug crime cases. The attorneys at the Law Office of Avery McDaniel are aggressive drug crime attorneys who place every effort into their client's defense. When you hire the Law Office of Avery McDaniel, you can be assured that you will be given thoughtful consideration, effective legal representation, and one-on-one counsel from an experienced, reputable lawyer.