Charged with Cocaine Possession in Houston?
Don’t Enter a Guilty Plea! Call Jack B. Carroll & Associates!
If you were accused and charged with possession of cocaine by law enforcement in the Houston area, Attorney Jack B. Carroll will fight to affirm your Constitutional Rights and your freedom. In Texas, possession of even trace amounts of cocaine is a felony offense which can result in up to 2 years state jail coupled with a lifetime of regret and squandered opportunities. With experienced legal representation such as that provided by Jack B. Carroll & Associates, one can avoid such a dismal fate.
The State of Texas & Law Enforcement
Harris County Prosecutors will Relentlessly Pursue Conviction
The State of Texas is widely regarded as a disciplinarian state that’s “tough on crime.”
Individuals who are unlucky enough to be taken into custody by Houston Police Department officers based on allegations of cocaine or crack possession will learn this lesson quickly. Texas courts dish out harsh penalties for drug offenders that are convicted. The stakes in these cases are compounded for individuals who are determined to be habitual offenders by the court.
Drug enforcement practices by task forces and local PDs can be unforgiving in Texas, especially Harris County. Such aggressive police practices result in the violation of the rights of individuals and many dopeless dope cases.
(A dopeless dope case is a dope case in which the evidence is missing. Without a skilled drug case lawyer, many defendants never find out about the lack of evidence against them. However, that’s a discussion for another time.)
With cocaine considered a dangerous drug and the cause of ancillary crimes, defendants with an inexperienced or overwhelmed defense attorney will be at a severe disadvantage which could result in consequences that may span a lifetime.
If you’re in a situation in which an experienced Houston criminal defense lawyer could provide a solution for you or a loved one, contact Jack B. Carroll & Associates today. We provide confidential consultations, case reviews, and excellent criminal law counsel.
Our law firm has had numerous successes as a provider of legal defense services to Houstonians who are encumbered by felony cocaine possession charges. If you’ve had the chance to read our reviews, more than a few clients of ours have stated that we’re among the best drug offense lawyers in Houston. I too would feel the same way about the person who saved my life.
EXAMPLE: The case of the Marine Corps veteran caught with a weapon and over 9 ounces of cocaine in his possession.
EXAMPLE: Another case which demonstrates Jack B. Carroll as being one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Houston for cocaine cases was a federal case with criminal charges relating to the possession of over 145 Kilos of Cocaine which resulted in a not guilty verdict.
Arrested For Cocaine Possession in Texas?
Call Houston criminal defense lawyer Jack B. Carroll at 713-228-4607.
I represent individuals charged in the following counties;
- Brazoria County
- Chambers County
- Ft. Bend County
- Galveston County
- Harris County
- Liberty County
- Montgomery County
- San Jacinto County
- Waller County
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Possession of Cocaine
Penalties & Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal penalties as punishment for a person convicted of cocaine possession in the State of Texas are severe. Due to the drug’s extreme capacity for abuse and the dangerous nature of the drug, cocaine is classified as a dangerous controlled substance in the State of Texas.
In the State of Texas, punishment for cocaine possession is directly related to the amount of the drug involved with the case. The table below will illustrate the criminal penalties for convictions involving varying amounts of cocaine.
| QUANTITY | CLASSIFICATION | SENTENCING | FINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESS THAN 1 GRAM | STATE JAIL FELONY | 180D - 2YR STATE JAIL | UP TO $10K |
| 1 TO 3.99 GRAMS | 3RD DEGREE FELONY | 2-10YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K |
| 4 TO 199 GRAMS | 2ND DEGREE FELONY | 2-20YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K |
| 200 TO 399 GRAMS | 1ST DEGREE FELONY | 5-99YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K |
| OVER 400 GRAMS | 1ST DEGREE FELONY (e) |
10-99YR TDCJ | UP TO $100K |
Federal Cocaine Possession Penalties: United States Sentencing Commission
Some Houston, TX Drug Courts Can Help Prevent Jail Time
Some Harris County courts function as “drug courts” and may provide a way for persons convicted of drug possession to avoid jail time. The main focus of a drug court is to rehabilitate the offender rather than imprison them. Not all counties offer drug courts, but they are becoming more and more available as a new way of addressing criminal drug offenses in the court of law.
Should you or a family member need the services of a skilled criminal defense lawyer for a cocaine possession case that’s on Harris County’s court docket or for a federal cocaine trafficking case, contact Houston criminal defense attorney Jack B. Carroll at your earliest possible chance. Time is a factor, and we’ll need it on our side.
Call Jack at 713-228-4607 to schedule your in-depth case evaluation and to schedule a time for us to develop a few defense strategies for your case.