Drugs
Drug Offenses:
The criminal penalties for drug offenses can be overwhelming. Drug offenses are classified by the “type of substance”; the “amount of substance”; and the “manner of committing the offense” such as “possession” or “possession with intent to deliver” or the “manufacture and delivery of the substance”. Punishments can range from a Class B misdemeanor punishable by not more than 180 days in the county jail, and/or a fine not to exceed $2000 up to a 1st Degree Felony punishable by not less than 5 years in prison or not more than life in the prison, and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000. When you are accused of committing drug offenses, you can turn to Plano criminal defense attorney Mac Morris for help and information.
Yes, your drivers’ license can be suspended for a drug offense conviction. Yes, the District Attorney can ask the Judge to place you in jail for 72 hours or more, before you have the “privilege” of being placed on probation.
There are many steps involved in the successful, effective representation of your Possession case. They include:
- Initial phone call to my office (after getting over the shock of the arrest).
- An explanation of your Constitutional and statutory rights.
- Intake interview (initial client information developed).
- Office interview.
- Detailed Possession questionnaire and personal background.
- Contract & fees (after you decide that my office will represent your best interests).
- Investigation & research of all relevant laws and the specific facts of your case. I will demand, through formal discovery that the District Attorney prove that the Arresting Officer made the arrest properly, but also to prove that you were properly advised of your Constitutional Rights before making any statements.
- Court appearances, plea negotiations and plea bargains, and if necessary trial preparation (You have three options in handling you case. 1. You may fully contest the charges and set your case for a trial by the judge or by a jury; 2. You may file legal motions such as a Motion to Suppress Illegally Obtained Evidence or Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Granting a Speedy Trial; and 3. You may negotiate a plea bargain with the District Attorney-meaning if you plead guilty to the charge what is your punishment? There can be between 3 and 8 court appearances.
If the District Attorney does file a Possession case, then you may still be eligible for DEFERRED ADJUDICATION PROBATION. This type of probation will prevent a Conviction from being placed on your criminal record. However, if you are convicted by a plea of guilty, or by a judge or jury you may be ordered to serve a period of confinement in jail and/or pay a fine plus all costs of court proceedings OR you may be placed on probation with many probation terms and conditions. This detention and/or arrest may remain a permanent part of your criminal record.
For your free office consultation, please call Plano criminal defense attorney Mac Morris at (972) 673-0083. I will personally meet with you to discuss your situation, no matter what kind of drug offenses you've been charged with. Reasonable payment plans are available and most credit cards are accepted for services.
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