Any criminal charge related to possessing a controlled substance is a serious criminal charge in Texas. However, the stakes are raised with meth as it’s classified and scheduled as a dangerous drug making the possession of even trace amounts of the substance a felony criminal offense.
The Strauss Law Firm, headed by Houston drug charge lawyer Brandon Michael Strauss, has represented hundreds of individuals who were illegally stopped, unlawfully searched, and subjected to the violation of their Constitutional Rights. The Strauss Law Firm has also represented individuals who were guilty as charged. We’ve had success in both types of situations.
If you’re looking for a drug crime lawyer in Houston that has experience beating Texas felony meth charges in the court of law, call Attorney Brandon Strauss today by dialing 713-586-9200.
Meth Possession & Texas Law
A General Overview
Meth is classified as a Penalty Group 1 drug (PG1) along with codeine, fentanyl, morphine, opiates, and numerous other controlled substances as prescribed by the Texas Controlled Substances Act. As previously stated, the possession of any amount of meth is a felony offense, and the stakes are raised considerably if the accused party is alleged to be involved in the manufacture and delivery of the controlled substance.
Criminal penalties associated with meth possession cases range from 6 months state jail on up to 99 years TDCJ depending on the quantity of the drug, aggravating circumstances, and other factors such as proximity to schools & children and any criminal history on the part of the accused party. Below, we’ve included a simple table to illustrate how quantity may affect the potential punitive consequences for a person adjudged as guilty of meth possession in Texas.
| Quantity | Classification | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1g |
State Jail Felony | 180D - 2Y State Jail |
| 1 to 4g |
Felony: 2nd Degree | 2-20 Years TDCJ |
| 4 to 200g |
Felony: 1st Degree |
5-99 Years TDCJ |
| 200 to 400g |
Enhanced Felony 1 |
10-99 Years TDCJ |
| Over 400g |
Enhanced Felony 1 | 15-99 Years TDCJ |
Understanding Criminal Enhancements
For example, a case involving 1-to-4 grams of meth is classified as a Felony in the Third Degree which carries a potential prison sentence of 2-to-10 years. However, if the individual was trafficking 1-to-4 grams of meth, manufacturing, or selling it, their charge will be enhanced to a Felony in the Second Degree, which could mean a prison sentence of 2-to-20 years.
Other factors that might result in an enhancement are the unlawful presence of a firearm, the involvement and proximity of children, and, of coarse, the criminal background of the accused party. In some situations, the Department of Justice may take an interest in the case which is a punitive enhancement like no other.
Arrested in Connection with Meth in Houston, TX?
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Attorney Brandon Strauss prides himself on over 5000 successful case dispositions for offenses related to meth and other serious felony and some misdemeanor offenses.
If you’re facing prosecution in Harris County or elsewhere in Texas following “accusations” of possessing meth, hiring a criminal defense lawyer with experience fighting both legitimate and frivolous drug crime allegations is of the utmost importance.
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