About Texas Controlled Substance in Frisco Texas

Not unlike many states, Texas controlled substance laws are stringent and complicated, and often need the expertise of a Frisco criminal attorney if you are arrested. In addition, they are strictly enforced. Being caught in possession of any such substance can bring a number of charges and will most likely include jail time. It is a good idea to contact a reputable Frisco defense attorney if you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance-he/she can defend your rights and to make sure the arrest was lawful.

There is a wide range of punishments, from probation to prison time, for possession of a controlled substance. Penalties are based on the type of substance and also the weight or number of units of the substance. Five separate classifications for these substances exist, plus a separate one for marijuana. These classifications have specific details that categorize eaImage via Wikipediach drug on the basis of such characteristics as potential for abuse, addictiveness and dangerousness. Some of the scheduled substances are legal, but only if one has a prescription. Any person who uses or sells these drugs without a prescription will most often be charged with a felony. Prior controlled substance convictions can also be a factor in determining your punishment. A Frisco criminal lawyer can assist you in asking for a reduction in time, fines or both.

Nevertheless, the state must prove its charge before you can be sentenced. If the arresting officer did not have probable cause, your consent or a search warrant, the search may not have been legal and the evidence may be suppressed. This is why any offense involving a Texas controlled substance will require the assistance of a Frisco defense lawyer, so that you can explore all options and try to avoid jail time and or fines.

Related articles by Zemanta

• T.I. Busted For Possession of a Controlled Substance (manolith.com)
• Attorney charged with drug possession in L.A. (abclocal.go.com)