Drug / Narcotics Charges

Large numbers of visitors and residents in Texas are arrested every year for Drug / Narcotics crimes. Prosecutors in Denton County often seek harsh punishments for the people accused of criminal offenses involving controlled substances.

Even if an alleged drug or narcotic crime is an individual’s first criminal offense, the possible penalties can still be severe in certain cases. It is extremely important for all alleged offenders facing criminal charges relating to a controlled substance to understand whether their rights were violated during an arrest, as illegal searches or seizures could lead to evidence being inadmissible in court.

Drug / Narcotics Defense Lawyer in Denton, Frisco, Lewisville, Flower Mound, TX

If you were arrested anywhere in Denton County for an alleged drug crime, it is in your best interest to make sure that you have legal representation before you make any kind of statement to authorities. Contact the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy today for a consultation about your alleged (Focus Keyword) offense in Denton, Frisco, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and surrounding areas of Denton County, Texas.

Denton criminal defense lawyers Richard McConathy and Brian Bolton can fight to help you achieve the most favorable outcome for your case, including possibly having the criminal charges reduced or dismissed. Call (940) 222-8004 to have our attorneys review your case and answer all of your legal questions during a free initial consultation.

Drug / Narcotics Charges

Drug Penalty Groups in Texas

The severity of an alleged controlled substance crime often depends on the specific Penalty Group that an illegal drug has been classified under. Chapter 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code is more commonly referred to as the Texas Controlled Substance Act, and it divides illegal drugs into six different Penalty Groups.

The Penalty Groups established under state law in Texas are largely similar to the schedules established under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Some of the notable controlled substances for Penalty Groups in Texas include:

  • Penalty Group 1, Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.102 —Cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), and oxycodone;
  • Penalty Group 1-A, Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.1021 — Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD);
  • Penalty Group 2, Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.103 — 3,4-methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy, or Molly), and phencyclidine (PCP);
  • Penalty Group 2-A, Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.1031 — Materials, compounds, mixtures, or preparations that contains any quantity of a natural or synthetic chemical substance;
  • Penalty Group 3, Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.104 — Alprazolam (Xanax), methylphenidate (Ritalin), diazepam (Valium), and zolpidem (Ambien).
  • Penalty Group 4, Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.105 — Compounds, mixtures, or preparations containing limited quantities of narcotics.

 

Types of Drug / Narcotics Charges in Denton County

Alleged offenders in Texas can be charged with any one of a number of different controlled substance offenses. In certain cases, the amount of an illegal drug that was allegedly involved and certain kinds of circumstantial evidence can lead to more serious criminal charges. Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy handles a wide variety of different alleged drug crimes, including:

 

Texas Resources for Drug / Narcotics Charges

Criminal Investigation Division | Denton County, Texas — The Criminal Investigation Division of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office includes Criminal Investigation, Narcotics, and Forensics, and its Drug Enforcement Unit worked with other agencies to seize nearly $2 million worth of drugs in 2006. View recent press releases and learn more about other agencies on this website. You can also search jail records, find information about the detention bureau, and view a list of the sheriff’s responsibilities.

Denton County Sheriff’s Office

127 N. Woodrow Lane
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-1700

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) — NA is a global, community-based organization that describes itself as “a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.” On this website, you can find information about NA, download various literature, and find meetings in your area. You can also access different periodicals and learn about upcoming events.

Find A Denton County Defense Attorney for Drug / Narcotics Charges | Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy

Were you arrested for any kind of alleged drug crime in the greater Denton County area? You should exercise your right to remain silent until you have legal counsel. 

Contact the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy today for a consultation about your alleged (Focus Keyword) offense in Denton, Frisco, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and surrounding areas of Denton County, Texas. We will provide an honest and thorough evaluation of your case when you call (940) 222-8004 or complete an online contact form to schedule a free, confidential consultation.