Brazoria County Drug Charge Defense Attorney
A single action can affect your life negatively for many years to come. If you have been charged with marijuana possession, illegal possession of prescription drugs or another charge, you need a strong and effective defense effort.
Jeff Gilbert is a former Harris County prosecutor who now defends the rights and freedom of people accused of all types of drug charges involving:
- Marijuana possession
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Illegal possession of prescription drugs
- Cocaine possession
- Possession and sale of controlled substances
- Juveniles charged with drug crimes
- And other drug charges
The Law Office of Jeffrey R. Gilbert, P.C., also defends clients accused of more serious drug charges, such as possession with intent to distribute and drug trafficking.
Call 979-319-5060 or contact us online for a free initial consultation.
Defense of Drug Possession Charges
Some drug possession charges are based on evidence obtained through questionable means. The police for example, may not have probable cause to stop a vehicle and conduct a search. The chain of evidence may be weak. When marijuana is found in a car or house with multiple occupants, whose marijuana is it?
Jeff Gilbert will carefully examine the facts in your case. Having handled a large number of prescription drug and marijuana possession cases in his career, he understands the law as it involves search and seizure and other evidentiary issues. If it appears possible to overcome the charge, he will aggressively defend you.
Avoiding a Conviction and Criminal Record
In some cases involving marijuana possession and other drug charges, it may be possible to obtain a deferred prosecution — which leaves the case open pending your successful completion of a probationary period at which time the case is dropped. In this outcome, an expunction which completely clears your record is an option.
You may also be eligible for a deferred adjudication, which provides a similar probationary period, though this does stay on your record. You may however, be able to obtain a petition for non-disclosure preventing disclosure of the event to people outside the justice system following a sufficient lapse of time.
Not everyone is eligible for these outcomes. If you are eligible, our firm can work with the prosecutor and judge on your behalf.
Free Consultation With a Lawyer
For a free initial consultation with the Law Office of Jeffrey R. Gilbert, P.C., in Angleton, Texas, call 979-319-5060 or send an e-mail.
