Houston Drug Crimes Lawyer

Surprisingly, getting caught with a small amount of marijuana can have serious ramifications. In the event that you plead guilty to this seemingly minor crime you will lose your license and only get it back by jumping through a series of hoops and paying $1,000.00 a year surcharge to the state for the next three years. Your license is revoked the moment that you plead guilty even if you never spend any time in jail. Furthermore, many employers frown upon a drug conviction, as do many licensing agencies. A misdemeanor drug conviction will reduce your future opportunities, not to mention the possibility of serving up to one year in jail.

That is why you need a lawyer who will aggressively represent you in these matters. A drug case can be defended on a number of grounds and just because drugs are found in your car or even on your person does not automatically make them yours. The state has a burden of proving you guilty and you need competent representation to hold them to their burden. Do not make their job easier by representing yourself or by hiring inexperienced counsel.