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Challenges You Must Overcome With Drug Possession Charges

While the country seems to be more relaxed with drug possession, especially marijuana, Texas courtrooms are not. Drug possession charges can still carry serious legal and collateral consequences, and the first thing you need to do to protect yourself is contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.

At Ranney Law, our attorney has been defending the accused in the Austin metro area for more than 15 years. We are committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for our client’s circumstances.

Our goal as your legal team is to either overcome, dismiss or reduce the charges you are facing through the execution of a personalized defense strategy. While we guide you through your criminal defense case, we can also answer important questions you may have. A few common questions are answered here.

The Charges For Possession

The drug charges you face will depend on certain factors of your arrest, including what drug you allegedly possessed and how much of it.

The lowest penalties for drug charges are Class C misdemeanors, which result in up to $500 in fines, while the highest are first-degree felonies with up to 99 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.

Our goal as your legal team is to either overcome, dismiss or reduce the charges you are facing through the execution of a personalized defense strategy. While we guide you through your criminal defense case, we can also answer important questions you may have. A few common questions are answered here.

What Qualifies As Possession?

The term “possession” extends beyond just having something on your person during an arrest. If a substance was in your care, custody, control or management, you could receive possession charges. In other words, possession is not ownership, but it’s also not just that you were by the drugs. Possession is more complicated than many law enforcement agencies believe.

What Are ‘Collateral’ Consequences?

There can be consequences for a conviction even outside of the punishment range for the offense. For example, in Texas, a conviction for Possession of Controlled Substance will result in a suspension of your Driver’s License. There are countless other potential consequences, including employment issues, school punishments, and even housing complications.

Should You Represent Yourself?

You should never represent yourself through any kind of criminal charges. If you are facing drug charges, contact our Georgetown office by calling us at 512-930-1926 or emailing us here to schedule your free initial consultation today. The consequences of a conviction can last a lifetime, so make sure you are doing everything possible to protect your rights, freedom and future.