When facing charges related to drug possession or trafficking, it can be a confusing situation. You want honest answers to your questions. That is where our DeSoto drug crimes lawyer can help, giving you the proactive legal representation you need.
At the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg, we understand the severity of drug charges in Texas. We will provide the professional representation that you need to try to defend yourself and avoid the most serious penalties. You can learn more about your next steps today during a free, no-obligation consultation.
How We Can Build a Defense Against Accusations Related to Drug Crimes
Our team serving DeSoto County understands the way Texas law enforcement attacks drug crimes. These types of crimes often receive quite a bit of media attention, and prosecutors do not want to appear weak when dealing with alleged drug offenders.
We know the importance of developing a sound defense in your case. You do not have to sit back and hope that prosecutors will cut you a deal or will treat you with compassion. Instead, you can hire our team to guide you through the legal process and build your defense strategy.
Uncovering New Evidence
As we investigate your case, we will seek evidence that shows you did not do anything wrong or that you deserve lesser charges. Our evidence may point toward another person’s guilt. In that case, we will move to have your charges reduced or dismissed.
Our team takes pride in our investigative skills. We will work hard to uncover facts to try to help your case.
We Will Review the Actions of the Police
It is possible that police officers in DeSoto who investigated your case made an error in gathering the evidence in your case. They may not have had the right to search for the drugs, or the entire case may be a misunderstanding on their part.
If police violated your rights while charging you with a drug crime in DeSoto, our legal team can use that to seek a dismissal or reduction in the charges against you.
Negotiating with the Prosecutor in a DeSoto Drug Crimes Case
Sometimes, our defense strategy will involve trying to convince the prosecutor to reduce your charges in exchange for a guilty plea. If the evidence we gather shows that we will have a difficult time winning at trial, a plea deal can help you avoid the toughest penalties.
If this is your first drug-related offense, trying to negotiate for reduced charges likely will have a better chance at success. If you are willing to undergo drug addiction treatment or to follow the terms of probation, this is a smart defense strategy.
Representing You at Trial
We may determine your best defense strategy involves presenting your case at trial. While a plea deal delivers a sure outcome, going to trial has some risk.
However, you can trust that we will prepare as thoroughly as possible for the trial. We do not ever want something surprising to happen in court. But by spending the time needed to prepare for trial, we will be able to handle any curveballs that appear.
We Can Defend You Against a Variety of Drug Crimes
Texas Statute Title 6 Chapter 481 spells out the different types of drug crimes in the state based on the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Whether these crimes land you in DeSoto Municipal Court or in a state district court, our team is ready to represent you.
Possession of Drugs
When police officers accuse you of drug possession, they claim to have evidence of you carrying illegal or controlled substances. The drugs could be in a pocket, purse, backpack, vehicle, or another area where you have control of the items.
Drug possession charges often result in a misdemeanor. However, when the quantity of drugs is large, prosecutors may charge you with a felony.
Sometimes, those facing a drug possession charge who also have a drug addiction problem may be able to make use of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Substance Use Treatment Program. If you believe this would be helpful for your future, we can introduce the idea to the judge and prosecutor.
Manufacturing of Drugs
If police accuse you of manufacturing drugs, this means they believe you were cooking, growing, preparing, or producing controlled or illegal substances. At the same time, police may charge you with a manufacturing of drugs crime if you have ingredients or tools in your possession commonly used in the manufacture of illegal substances.
Depending on the type of drug police believe you were manufacturing and the amount of ingredients you allegedly have, you could be facing a felony charge.
Delivery of Drugs
Police may accuse you of delivering or trafficking illegal or controlled substances. This involves the intentional selling, transferring, or distributing of drugs to another person. This type of charge often leads to a felony.
Circumstances That May Lead to More Serious Charges
Beyond the basic charges related to drug crimes, prosecutors may try to increase the penalties you face for a few different reasons. For example, if a child was near the drugs at any time, you may receive additional charges. Other items that can affect your potential penalties include the quantity and types of drugs involved in the case.
We will study the evidence closely to ensure that prosecutors are not giving you extra charges that the evidence does not support.
We Will Work Tirelessly to Build Your DeSoto, TX, Drug Crimes Case
We understand the way the legal system works. This gives us an advantage when representing our clients, no matter what severity of charges they may be facing.
Randall B. Isenberg, our firm’s founder, has more than 30 years of experience working inside the Texas legal system. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, he served as a prosecutor and a state district judge, giving him insight into the best way to move forward in these cases.
Call the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg Today to Discuss Your Case
After you hire us, we will begin working on your case immediately. This helps us gather facts and evidence on your behalf while the case remains fresh in the minds of witnesses.
You can be certain law enforcement officers, and prosecutors will be aggressive in trying to obtain a conviction. You should be just as aggressive in building your defense. Our team can help. Call us today at (214) 696-9253 for a review of your case.
