Drug Offenses

Dallas Drug Crime Lawyers

Few people are aware of the long-term consequences of a drug crime conviction in Texas. While you may not face serious criminal penalties for a first-time drug possession charge, the real consequences come later. Background checks have become a fact of life, and any drug crime conviction will harm you in numerous ways: in school, in employment and when renting an apartment. People convicted of a drug crime, including possession of drug paraphernalia, also face suspension of their Texas driver's license.

At law office of Peter Barrett in Dallas, Texas, our lawyers defend people who face possession, possession with intent to distribute and trafficking charges involving meth, marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and other illegal drugs. We also represent clients who are charged with federal drug crimes, which usually involve larger quantities of drugs and conspiracy charges.

If you are a first-time offender, Texas offers deferred adjudication for many drug crimes. If you successfully complete this program, the charges will be dismissed. Following the dismissal, our lawyers can seek nondisclosure to clear your criminal record.

If deferred adjudication is not available for you, our lawyers will prepare an aggressive defense. We go to trial often and will do everything we can to get the drug charges dismissed or obtain a not-guilty verdict. Among the issues we will address are:

• Was the search and drug seizure legal?
• Were the warrants executed correctly?
• Was the surveillance done properly?
• Were wiretaps done properly?
• Were the drugs tested properly to determine they were an illegal substance?
• Was a cutting agent used?

Free attorney consultation: To discuss your drug case with a Dallas criminal defense lawyer, call 214.526.0555, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or fill out our simple contact form.

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