Drug Trafficking—Drug Manufacturing and Delivery

If convicted for Texas drug manufacturing or delivery (also referred to as drug trafficking, distribution, dealing, or selling) you potentially face many years in prison. However, your attorney’s skills and experience can strongly influence how you are charged and the outcome of your case. Our Texas drug trafficking lawyers at Guerra & Farah, PLLC have provided effective criminal defense to clients throughout South Texas, including Houston, El Paso, Brownsville, Corpus Christi and McAllen.

Texas Laws on Drug Delivery

The Texas Health and Safety Code defines delivery as transferring, intending to distribute or selling controlled substances, counterfeit substances or drug paraphernalia. Paraphernalia includes any equipment to manufacture, grow, or use drugs. So, even when giving someone else drugs, directly or indirectly, whether or not monetary exchange occurs, Texas courts view the activity as delivery. Only small amounts of marijuana or prescription drugs are misdemeanors, and overall, drug charges for delivery are felonies which incur much stiffer penalties than mere possession. Penalties for delivery offenses correspond to the amount and type of drug, just as they do with drug possession.

Drug delivery penalties range from misdemeanor B (180 days in jail) and misdemeanor A (1 year in jail) to felony penalties of 2 to 20 years, 5 to 99 years, and 10 to 99 years with fines up to $10,000, $100,000, and $250,000.

From cooking methamphetamine to dealing cocaine, aggressive representation is vital for protecting your rights. A penalty of 99 years in prison is tantamount to life, and the seriousness of your arrest must not be underestimated. Substantial cash found in connection with drug delivery may also result in money laundering charges.

Your rights under the law

Never assume that your conviction is automatic. Fourth Amendment rights of search and seizure often play a fundamental and crucial role in defense strategies against Texas drug delivery or manufacturing. The prosecution bears the burden of proof and must convince a jury of your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Whether the police had probable cause to stop you or whether law enforcement obtained a valid warrant and followed correct search procedure are potential violations that can result in case dismissal.

An experienced drug delivery and manufacturing defense lawyer can explain your rights and discuss case strategies appropriate for your charges and the circumstances surrounding your case.

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