Meth, also referred to as “ice” or “crystal”, is a narcotic drug that can be manufactured at home using household products and over-the-counter medications.
Meth Amphetamine has continued to become popular among teens and young adults in Houston and Texas. This revelation regarding meth has forced swift legislative actions by Austin which has made the possession of any amount of meth a felony offense in Texas.
Meth, A Dangerous Drug Under Texas Law
Meth being classified as a dangerous Penalty Group 1 drug by the State of Texas, coupled with increased enforcement and awareness about the drug as far as local police are concerned, has resulted in a growing number of meth-related felony drug arrests in the Houston area.
If you’ve been arrested for possession of meth, contact us.
Arrests related to meth are serious criminal charges. The best recourse for dealing with a Houston meth charge is to retain a criminal defense attorney whose experience is best suited for drug charge defense. Attorney Joe Gagliardi has successfully defended hundreds of Houstonians who were arrested for serious drug offenses, many of which involved meth.
Meth Amphetamine & Texas Criminal Penalties
Commonly filed criminal charges involving meth include the possession, distribution, and manufacture of the drug. Listed below are the criminal penalties that will be applied to persons convicted of meth related drug crimes.
| WEIGHT | CLASS | PENALTY | MAX FINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Gram |
State Jail Felony |
Up to 2YR State Jail | $10,000 |
| 1 - 3.99g |
3rd Degree Felony |
2-10YR TDC |
$10,000 |
| 4 - 199g |
2nd Degree Felony |
2-20YR TDC | $10,000 |
| 200-399g |
1st Degree Felony | 5-99YR TDC | $50,000 |
| 400g or More |
Enh. 1st Degree Felony | 10-99YR TDC | $100,000 |
Other Consequences of Meth Related Drug Conviction
There are a number of other penalties that accompany felony drug convictions in Texas. Other penalties may include a suspended drivers license if you were found to be driving while under the influence of the drug. The drivers license suspension will last for up to two years, and will begin after any prison sentence has been satisfied.
Another lingering penalty involved with a Texas felony drug conviction is an indelible stain on your criminal background record. Felony drug convictions on your background will make it difficult to find housing, employment, and may even hamper any attempts to enroll in college.
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You’ll need a serious defense attorney for a serious case.
Attorney Joe Gagliardi is ready to listen to the details of your case and provide real solutions for you to move forward. We are solid and clear about the facts when representing our clients in the court of law, and have a record of achieving positive results for defendants that are under our counsel.
Even if you feel that you no chance of winning you should contact our office before making a decision about your case. You’ll be better off if we’re given the opportunity to review the evidence against you from a litigation perspective.
Depending on your record, and the details of your case, we’ll be able to make a determination on whether or not we can use our existing relationship with the Dist. Atty’s office to help you out. As a seasoned criminal lawyer in Houston with a firm grasp on effective courtroom defense tactics, we’ll be better prepared to handle your case after we investigate the police report, your side of the story, and the evidence.
We have an effective criminal defense strategy for drug offenders.
Our main goal is have the drug evidence against you thrown out.
When you need a serious lawyer for a serious case call us. Not many meth lawyers in Houston are as ready to take on serious drug offenses as Attorney Joe Gagliardi. If you’re facing jail time for the possession of any illegal substance contact The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC as soon as possible.
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