Odessa Drug Crimes Lawyer

Defense Representation Throughout West Texas

Like other states, Texas prohibits possession and other activities involving drugs. These include street drugs and unauthorized prescription drugs. All of these are referred to as “controlled substances” under Texas law, broken down into groups called “schedules” according to their addictiveness and danger to users. Texas has two major penalty categories of controlled substances that separate marijuana from the others, such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and more. 

Drug crimes can be charged at both the state and federal levels. Federal drug crimes typically involve the DEA in large-scale interstate trafficking operations. Whether you are facing a simple drug possession charge or serious federal drug felonies, you can turn to Chriesman Law, PLLC. Attorney Shane Chriesman is a former state and federal prosecutor who knows the law, the system, and how to build defense strategies designed to help you secure the best possible outcome. 

Get advice about your case in a free initial consultation with Odessa drug crimes attorney Shane Chriesman. Contact Chriesman Law, PLLC at (432) 302-5590 today. 

Drug Crime Cases in West Texas

Chriesman Law, PLLC handles all state and federal drug crimes, such as:

• Simple possession
• Possession with the intent to sell
• Sales and distribution
• Drug manufacturing or cultivation
• Drug trafficking
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Conspiracy
• Dealing drugs near schools and other prohibited places

Additionally, those who are charged with drug trafficking may also face white-collar crime charges, such as money laundering or racketeering and face asset/property forfeiture. 

Each drug penalty group lays out the charges and penalties you will face based on the type and quantity of drugs found. Drug charges can range from misdemeanors to felonies involving lengthy incarceration, fines, and probation. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could be faced with multiple charges, such as possession along with drug paraphernalia or drug manufacturing and conspiracy. 

Where drug charges involve prescription drugs, such as Adderall, OxyContin, Vicodin, and others, you may face possession, distribution, and sales charges as well as prescription fraud, depending on the circumstances. 

Marijuana in Texas

While other states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, possession and sales of small quantities of this substance can still lead to a misdemeanor charge, resulting in 180 days up to a year in jail and fines ranging from $2,000 up to $4,000. Possession and sales of quantities above four ounces can result in felony charges. 

At Chriesman Law, PLLC, Shane will do everything possible to help you secure a favorable result when dealing with marijuana charges. Texas offers drug diversion programs for which you may qualify that can help you avoid jail time. Our goal is to help you avoid the negative consequences of a drug conviction.