Dallas Fort Worth Marijuana Defense Lawyer
Drug Crime Attorney in Dallas Fort Worth
Searching for an attorney for a Marijuana case in Dallas Fort Worth? A conviction for possession, delivery, manufacturing, or growing of drugs, including marihuana, can have serious consequences on one's future. It may include the loss of a driver's license, interfere with university admissions and financial aid, cause one to lose or not be able to obtain a professional license, fines, time in jail, or deportation.
Marijuana is NOT Legal in Texas
There is no medical or other legal Marijuana in Texas. It is a crime to possess, deliver, grow, or sell any useable amount of Marijuana in Texas. The minimum penalty for these is a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and/or a $2000 fine. Amounts greater than four ounces may be a felony offense. There can also be federal penalties in addition to or on top of state charges, even in states where it is legal under state law.
Texas is NOT Going to Legalize Marijuana Any Time Soon
Despite trends across the nation, there is no serious movement in the Texas legislature to legalize Marijuana. Even if there was, Governor Perry would veto such a bill. Anyone who tells you differently is just blowing smoke.
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana is a crushed dry mix of the hemp plant known as Cannabis sativa. In the Texas Health and Safety Code, Marijuana is defined as "the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its seeds" (Sec. 481.002). It can be concentrated into a resinous form, called hashish, or into a liquid, called hash oil. Users can smoke Marijuana in cigarettes or pipes, as well as mix it into food or brew as tea. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Marijuana is the most common illegal drug in the US.
Texas Marijuana Possession and Distribution Laws
If you are caught "knowingly or intentionally" possessing or delivering a usable amount of Marijuana, then you are subject to prosecution. If convicted, then your consequences will depend on how much of the substance you have. If convicted, you may face one of the following charges, as well as a suspended driver's license for up to 6 months after your conviction.
Possession of less than 4oz is classified as a misdemeanor, having a maximum penalty of a year in a county jail and a possible fine of up to $4,000. If you have more than 4oz but less than 5lbs, then the state will charge you with a state jail felony that has penalties of up to 2 years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
Once you are caught with more than 5lbs, however, you are likely to get much more serious penalties. If you possess between 5 and 50lbs, you will be charged with a third-degree felony that has a maximum penalty of 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Having between 50 and 2,000lbs will get you a second-degree felony with a maximum of 20 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Anything more than 2,000lbs and the state will charge you with an enhanced first degree felony that may give you consequences of life in prison and a fine up to $50,000.
Looking for an attorney for a Marijuana charge in Dallas Fort Worth?
If you are found distributing Marijuana, then you can face even more serious charges, depending on if you were receiving payment for the delivery. One-fourth of an ounce or less, without getting payment, will classify your charge as a Class B misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 180 days in a county jail and/or a fine of up to $2000. If you receive payment for the same amount, then your penalties are doubled.
If you are found delivering one-fourth of an ounce to 5lbs, you will face charges of a state jail felony with a maximum penalty of 2 years in state jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Between 5 and 50lbs, you will be charged with felony to the second-degree with a maximum of 20 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
If you deliver or sell more than 50lbs, then your crime will be categorized as a first-degree felony with a maximum penalty of life in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Distributing more than 2,000lbs will enhance your first-degree felony to allow a fine to be up to $50,000. If the charges of possession or delivery involve a minor, then penalties could be much more serious even if you were caught with a small amount of Marijuana. You may have been charged with a drug crime involving Marijuana, if so then you should enlist the help of a Dallas Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer from my firm, The Law Offices of Wayne A. Fowler.
With the skill and experience to effectively fight on your behalf.
Contact me today to schedule a free case evaluation from the Dallas Fort Worth drug crimes attorney.
Drug Crime Attorney in Dallas Fort Worth
Searching for an attorney for a Marijuana case in Dallas Fort Worth? A conviction for possession, delivery, manufacturing, or growing of drugs, including marihuana, can have serious consequences on one's future. It may include the loss of a driver's license, interfere with university admissions and financial aid, cause one to lose or not be able to obtain a professional license, fines, time in jail, or deportation.
Marijuana is NOT Legal in Texas
There is no medical or other legal Marijuana in Texas. It is a crime to possess, deliver, grow, or sell any useable amount of Marijuana in Texas. The minimum penalty for these is a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and/or a $2000 fine. Amounts greater than four ounces may be a felony offense. There can also be federal penalties in addition to or on top of state charges, even in states where it is legal under state law.
Texas is NOT Going to Legalize Marijuana Any Time Soon
Despite trends across the nation, there is no serious movement in the Texas legislature to legalize Marijuana. Even if there was, Governor Perry would veto such a bill. Anyone who tells you differently is just blowing smoke.
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana is a crushed dry mix of the hemp plant known as Cannabis sativa. In the Texas Health and Safety Code, Marijuana is defined as "the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds of that plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of that plant or its seeds" (Sec. 481.002). It can be concentrated into a resinous form, called hashish, or into a liquid, called hash oil. Users can smoke Marijuana in cigarettes or pipes, as well as mix it into food or brew as tea. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Marijuana is the most common illegal drug in the US.
Texas Marijuana Possession and Distribution Laws
If you are caught "knowingly or intentionally" possessing or delivering a usable amount of Marijuana, then you are subject to prosecution. If convicted, then your consequences will depend on how much of the substance you have. If convicted, you may face one of the following charges, as well as a suspended driver's license for up to 6 months after your conviction.
Possession of less than 4oz is classified as a misdemeanor, having a maximum penalty of a year in a county jail and a possible fine of up to $4,000. If you have more than 4oz but less than 5lbs, then the state will charge you with a state jail felony that has penalties of up to 2 years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
Once you are caught with more than 5lbs, however, you are likely to get much more serious penalties. If you possess between 5 and 50lbs, you will be charged with a third-degree felony that has a maximum penalty of 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Having between 50 and 2,000lbs will get you a second-degree felony with a maximum of 20 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Anything more than 2,000lbs and the state will charge you with an enhanced first degree felony that may give you consequences of life in prison and a fine up to $50,000.
Looking for an attorney for a Marijuana charge in Dallas Fort Worth?
If you are found distributing Marijuana, then you can face even more serious charges, depending on if you were receiving payment for the delivery. One-fourth of an ounce or less, without getting payment, will classify your charge as a Class B misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 180 days in a county jail and/or a fine of up to $2000. If you receive payment for the same amount, then your penalties are doubled.
If you are found delivering one-fourth of an ounce to 5lbs, you will face charges of a state jail felony with a maximum penalty of 2 years in state jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Between 5 and 50lbs, you will be charged with felony to the second-degree with a maximum of 20 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
If you deliver or sell more than 50lbs, then your crime will be categorized as a first-degree felony with a maximum penalty of life in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Distributing more than 2,000lbs will enhance your first-degree felony to allow a fine to be up to $50,000. If the charges of possession or delivery involve a minor, then penalties could be much more serious even if you were caught with a small amount of Marijuana. You may have been charged with a drug crime involving Marijuana, if so then you should enlist the help of a Dallas Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer from my firm, The Law Offices of Wayne A. Fowler.
With the skill and experience to effectively fight on your behalf.
Contact me today to schedule a free case evaluation from the Dallas Fort Worth drug crimes attorney.