Drug Crimes Lawyer | Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
Aggressive Defense of All Drug Offense Prosecutions
You’re under investigation or have been arrested and charged with a drug crime in Texas. The potential consequences of an arrest or conviction can be devastating. You don’t have to face law enforcement officers on your own. The U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to an attorney. The experienced drug crime lawyers at The Loftin Firm can help.
About The Loftin Firm
Attorney Trey Loftin brings more than 25 years of criminal law experience to people in Weatherford and across Parker County who are under investigation for or have been charged with a drug crime, from simple possession to sale, distribution, trafficking, and drug conspiracy. He has also defended clients charged with drug violations in the greater Fort Worth area.
A former prosecutor and district court judge, attorney Loftin has an extensive knowledge and understanding of Texas drug laws. As a prosecutor, he handled all types of criminal trials, from drug crimes to homicide, never losing a felony prosecution. In his criminal defense practice, he’s successfully represented clients charged with almost every type of crime, from DWI to sex offenses, assault, theft, gun crimes, murder, and other violent offenses. Because he’s been both a prosecutor and a district court judge, he knows how the state prepares a criminal case, as well as how the judge will respond to different types of arguments or strategies.
The Loftin Firm provides a free initial consultation to anyone facing prosecution on a drug charge. To schedule an appointment with a proven Texas drug crimes lawyer, call 817-441-8933 or contact attorney Trey Loftin by email.
Understanding Texas Drug Laws
The state of Texas takes a serious approach to the possession, manufacture, cultivation, sale, transportation, distribution, or trafficking of controlled substances. Drug crimes in Texas are categorized by the specific substance, with four main categories and a separate one for all offenses involving marijuana.
Why You Need a Drug Crime Lawyer in Weatherford, Parker County
The U.S. Constitution guarantees you certain rights when under investigation or detained for a crime. An experienced drug attorney will carefully examine the facts of your case to determine whether police had probable cause to conduct a search, seizure, or arrest, and, if you were taken into custody, that you were properly notified of your Miranda rights. They’ll be at your side during any interrogation, so that you don’t say things that could jeopardize your defense. They’ll also know when you should try to obtain a plea bargain, and when you should take your chances in court.
What Are the Penalties for Drug Crimes in Weatherford, Parker County?
The different penalty categories in Texas relate to different controlled substances.
- Penalty Group 1—Includes heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, opium, oxycodone and ketamine—6 months to 99 years of incarceration, depending on amount—$10,000 to $300,000 in fines
- Penalty Group 1-A—LSD and derivatives—All charged as felonies—One to 99 years in prison, up to $250,000 fine
- Penalty Group 1-B—Fentanyl and derivatives—Up to 99 years and $100,000 fine
- Penalty Group 2—Ecstasy, mescaline, amphetamines, synthetic cannabinoids, dronabinol, peyote, pentobarbital, and hydrocodone—All state felonies, with incarceration up to 99 years and $100,000 fine
- Penalty Group 3—Anabolic steroids, Xanax, diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam—Less than 28 grams charged as misdemeanor, all others charged as felonies—Up to 99 years in prison and $50,000 fine
- Penalty Group 4—Drugs with limited amounts of narcotics, codeine, or opium—Less than 28 grams is Class B misdemeanor, all other charges are felonies—Up to 99 years and $50,000 fine
Criminal Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes
An experienced drug crimes defense attorney can make a number of arguments in your defense, when applicable:
- Illegal search and seizure—If the facts support it, your lawyer can argue that law enforcement officers did not have probable cause under the 4th Amendment to conduct a search or seizure. Any evidence seized through an illegal search will be inadmissible at trial.
- Lack of intent—Most criminal offenses require intent. If you were simply careless or negligent, the charges may be dismissed.
- Chain of custody issues—Your attorney might allege that law enforcement officers cannot establish that critical evidence was always in their custody and that it therefore could have been tainted or tampered with.
As part of a defense strategy, your lawyer may also seek to have you placed in a diversionary program, such as substance abuse counseling, in exchange for a reduction of charges, reduced sentence, or suspended sentence. You may also seek to negotiate a plea bargain to minimize the potential consequences.
Why You Should Choose The Loftin Firm to Defend You on Drug Charges
The Loftin Firm brings more than a quarter century of criminal law experience to every case. Attorney Trey Loftin has long been an effective and respected trial lawyer, able to effectively advocate for criminal defendants before a judge and jury. A former judge, he understands the intricacies of the criminal justice system and can ensure that your constitutional rights are protected.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
There’s no secret to getting good results in a criminal prosecution. It takes knowledge, experience, skill, and hard work. That’s the Loftin advantage.
To schedule an appointment, call The Loftin Firm at 817-441-8933 or contact attorney Loftin online. Your first consultation is free.
Effective Advocacy for Clients Across Parker County, Texas, Including Weatherford,
Willow Park, Aledo, and Annetta, and Throughout Fort Worth