Angleton Drug Charge Defense Lawyers

Jeff Gilbert Law Office is a former Harris County prosecutor who now defends the rights and liberties 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
• Possession with intent to distribute
• Conspiracy to distribute
• Meth manufacturing

Defending Against 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?

Likewise, anyone can face prescription drug charges, including individuals with a prescription for a specific medication. You can easily be charged with a crime at a traffic stop if a prescription is not in the appropriately labeled bottle. Furthermore, individuals caught illegally selling prescription drugs can face serious consequences.

Our team can carefully examine the facts in your case. Having handled a large number of prescription drug and marijuana possession cases in his career, Jeff Gilbert understands the law as it involves search and seizure and other evidentiary issues. He can rigorously defend you if it appears charges can be overcome with these issues. 

Our team also defends clients accused of more serious drug charges, such as possession with intent to distribute and drug trafficking.

Avoiding A Conviction & Criminal Record

In some cases involving marijuana possession and other drug charges, it may be possible to obtain a deferred prosecution. This leaves the case open pending your successful completion of probation with specific conditions, after which the case is dropped. In this outcome, an expunction that clears your record is an option.

You may also be eligible for a deferred adjudication, which provides a similar probationary period, though this will stay on your record. You may, however, be able to obtain a petition for nondisclosure after a specified time. This petition prevents exposure of the event to people outside the justice system. Not everyone is eligible for these outcomes. If you are eligible, our firm can work with the prosecutor and judge on your behalf.

Methamphetamine Charges in Texas

The penalties for meth manufacturing in Texas are highly severe. In addition to huge fines, asset seizure, and significant jail or prison time, a conviction could affect future employment or education opportunities and even child custody determinations. In a police investigation or formal charges, it is crucial to consult attorney Jeff Gilbert as soon as possible.

If you have been charged with meth manufacturing,  whether in your home, in a meth lab, or another location, retain our services before saying anything to the authorities. Anything you say can and will be used against you.

What Dictates How You Will Be Charged?

The specifics of drug charges largely depend on the type of substance involved, the amount in possession, and the case circumstances. For instance, possessing a small amount of marijuana may lead to a misdemeanor charge, while possessing a large amount of a harder drug, such as cocaine or methamphetamines, may lead to felony charges.

Additionally, aggravating circumstances can elevate your charges, including prior convictions, the use of weapons, involvement of minors, and proximity to schools or playgrounds. 

Penalties for Texas Drug Charges

Drug charges can have severe penalties, including significant fines and jail time. The severity of the charge impacts the consequences. Misdemeanor charges may result in penalties of up to $4,000 and up to one year in jail. 

Felony charges can lead to hefty fines reaching $250,000 and prison sentences ranging from a few years to life imprisonment, depending on the nature and quantity of the drug involved.