Drug charge defense in Texas and Oklahoma
From simple possession to distribution, drug charges carry serious penalties and often turn on how the evidence was found. We scrutinize the search and pursue every option, including diversion where available. Free consultation.
The search is often the case
What defenses exist for drug possession charges?
Many drug cases turn on the Fourth Amendment: whether the stop, the search of a car or home, or the seizure of evidence was lawful. If evidence was obtained through an illegal search, a motion to suppress can keep it out. Other issues include actual vs. constructive possession (whose drugs were they), lab testing of the substance, and eligibility for diversion or drug-court programs that can avoid a conviction.
What we review
- The legality of the stop, search, and seizure
- Whether possession can actually be proven against you
- Lab analysis and chain of custody
- Diversion, deferred adjudication, or drug-court eligibility
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter is different and depends on its own facts.
No outcome is promised or guaranteed. Descriptions of process are general and are not a prediction about any specific matter.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can drug charges be dismissed?
- Sometimes — for example, if evidence was obtained through an illegal search or possession cannot be proven. Diversion programs can also avoid a conviction in eligible cases.
- What is the difference between possession and distribution?
- Distribution or intent-to-deliver charges are more serious and often rest on quantity, packaging, or other circumstantial evidence. How the case is charged matters a great deal.