Defending Drug cases

Defending Drug cases

Facts - The offense level of drug cases are extremely varied.

Possession of Marijuana alone can range from a class B misdemeanor that carries a range of punishment of up to a 180 days in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000.00 up to a first degree felony that carries the possibility of time in the penitentiary.
Possession of a Controlled Substance can also vary.

Many of these cases can carry license suspensions as well. If your license is suspended after a conviction, my office can assist you in obtaining an Occupational Driver's License (ODL). Go to my Occupational Driver's License page to learn more.

Is probation a possibility? - Usually, it is a possibility...but be warned. Probation (now called "community supervision") can be time consuming and expensive. Click here to learn more about probation.

The key to a good defense -

Call Kimberly Tucker at (972) 492-ATTY (2889) in the metro to schedule a consultation. Prior to coming in for your first consult, complete the Prospective Client Info - non-DWIs document.

You should also prepare a detailed written statement of what happened (detail all events leading up to your arrest) as soon as possible. Determine whether you have any witnesses that could help you should you decide to go to trial. Get their contact information and have them draft a brief statement.

These cases can have many suppression issues, as well as, trial issues. We will discuss all these in order to determine whether it is best to plead or try your case.
My philosophy on drug cases:

If your plea offer involves a "straight probation offer", that means an automatic conviction and can mean a suspension of your driver's license as well. If this is your situation, you may have nothing to lose by trying your case.

If you are not a citizen of the United States, please be sure to let Mrs. Tucker's office know!