Controlled Substance Possession
Controlled Substance Possession | Legal Services for Metro Houston
Punishment is serious for those convicted of possession of a controlled substance in Texas, and often involves both jail time and heavy fines. Getting locked up in prison is a risk for possession of a controlled substance. Call a reliable attorney experienced in handling cases involving controlled substance possession if you or a family member is arrested on a drug charge. Call the law office of Michael Lamson, Houston, for a free, no-obligation review of the facts of your case. Know your rights under the law and how to initiate the most-effective legal defense of a controlled substance possession charge.
Arrested for Possessing a Controlled Substance? We Defending Your Legal Rights
Possession of a controlled substance such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or other illegal drugs is a crime in Texas in which defendants face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the type of controlled substance and its amount. Other circumstances surrounding the arrest may increase the seriousness of the charges and the severity of the punishment if convicted of the charges.
A misdemeanor may be charged depending on the type of the controlled substance and the amount the defendant is accused of possessing. Of course, other types of illegal drugs and larger amounts can bring on felony charges with much longer potential prison times and larger fines. There are different classifications for group 1, 2, 3 and 4 drugs and marijuana-specific laws.
Drug laws in Texas are complicated. Seek out the professional legal assistance of Michael Lamson Attorney at Law, Houston, if you or a family member has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Our experienced legal team will review your drug possession case for viability and will discuss with you your best options for proceeding with your case.
Controlled Substance Possession Legal Help in Metro Houston
The Texas law office of Michael Lamson offers expert legal services for cases involving controlled substance possession in the following communities and jurisdictions:
- Aldine
- Houston
- Katy
- Pasadena
- Northwest Houston
- Spring
- Brazoria County
- Fort Bend County
- Harris County
- Montgomery County
- Federal cases for U.S. District Courts