Plano Delivery of a Controlled Substance Lawyers
Delivery of a controlled substance is a serious charge, and a conviction could mean a lengthy prison sentence of up to 99 years or possibly fines of over $100,000. With your entire future at stake, it’s essential that you seek experienced legal representation by a qualified drug defense attorney. Delivery of a controlled substance is defined as the actual or constructive transfer of a controlled substance to another person. This includes selling, dispensing, giving away, or supplying the drug or controlled substance.
For you to be convicted, the prosecution must prove two things:
- You had intent to deliver the controlled substance; and
- You knew what you were distributing was a controlled substance
If you are facing delivery of a controlled substance charges in Plano, our skilled attorneys are here to help. Call Zen Law Firm at (469) 361-8561 or reach out online to speak to our team. We proudly serve clients throughout Collin & Denton Counties.
What Are the Punishments for Drug Delivery?
Delivery of a controlled substance could be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the type of drug delivered, the amount of the drug, and whether or not you received payment. The punishments for delivery vary greatly.
The penalties for a conviction for delivery of marijuana are:
- 1/4 Ounce to 5 Pounds: State Jail Felony – Up to 2 years in jail and up to $10,000 fine
- 5 to 50 Pounds: Second-Degree Felony – Up to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 fine
- 50 to 2,000 Pounds: First-Degree Felony – Up to 99 years in prison and up to $10,000 fine
- 2,000+ Pounds: Enhanced First-Degree Felony – Up to 99 years and up to $100,000 fine
The penalties for dealing other drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, meth, ecstasy and prescription drugs could be even more severe. The punishments can also increase if you are convicted of dealing drugs in close proximity to schools, youth centers, arcades, public swimming pools, etc.
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Delivery Of Marijuana Charges
Being charged with any drug crime in Texas can be an intimidating and confusing experience. Depending on the quantity of marijuana attributed to your marijuana delivery charge, it’s possible that you are facing a felony. This could mean jail or prison time and possibly thousands of dollars in fines. With drug cases, especially, it’s important that you seek legal counsel as soon as possible in order to avoid the possibility of being bullied or coerced into giving a confession or testimony by pushy prosecutors. At Zen Law Firm attorney Jason Zendeh Del strives to utilize every possible strategy to mount an aggressive defense. Some potential strategy options include: an assessment of whether the items seized were actually illegal drugs, whether the drugs were actually “possessed” by the accused, and a review of whether or not the law enforcement’s search and seizure process was legal.
What Are the Penalties for the Delivery of Marijuana?
Similar to many other drug crimes, the severity of the penalty varies based on the quantity of marijuana found, whether you received payment for the marijuana, and if you were charged with dealing drugs in close proximity to a school, school bus, youth center, public swimming pool, etc.
Generally, the punishments for marijuana delivery are as follows:
- More than ¼ ounces, but less than 5 lbs: State Jail Felony, minimum 180 days to 2 years in a state jail, up to a $10,000 fine
- More than 5 lbs, but less than 50 lbs: Second-Degree Felony, minimum 2-20 years in a state prison, up to a $10,000 fine
- More than 50 lbs, but less than 2000 lbs: First-Degree Felony, minimum 5-99 years in state prison, up to a $10,000 fine
- More than 2000 lbs: Enhanced First-Degree Felony, minimum 10-99 years in state prison, up to a $100,000 fine
Zen Law Firm has helped many clients have their drug crime charges dismissed or drastically reduced. If you’ve been charged with delivery of marijuana, contact us at (469) 361-8561 to speak with an experienced Plano delivery of a controlled substance attorney today. We are here to help you.
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