Drug Trafficking Defense in Dallas
Facing drug trafficking charges in Dallas? Trust Victoria Barr Law to provide aggressive legal defense and protect your rights and future.
Understanding Drug Trafficking Charges in Texas
Drug trafficking involves the illegal distribution, sale, transportation, or importation of controlled substances. In Texas, trafficking charges carry severe penalties, including long prison sentences and heavy fines, even for first-time offenders.
Common Drug Trafficking Charges
- Possession with Intent to Distribute: Having large quantities of drugs classified as intended for sale.
- Transportation of Narcotics: Moving illegal drugs across state or international borders.
- Conspiracy to Traffic: Participation in an organized drug trafficking operation.
Penalties for Drug Trafficking
The severity of trafficking penalties depends on the type and quantity of drugs involved:
- Less than 1 gram: State jail felony, up to 2 years in jail and $10,000 in fines.
- 1-4 grams: Third-degree felony, 2-10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
- 4-200 grams: Second-degree felony, 2-20 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
- Over 200 grams: First-degree felony, 5-99 years in prison and up to $100,000 in fines.
Our Legal Defense Strategy
Our skilled legal team at Victoria Barr Law will defend you by:
- Challenging the legality of searches and seizures
- Questioning the accuracy of evidence handling
- Negotiating plea agreements or reduced charges
- Building a strong defense for trial if needed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drug Trafficking
Drug trafficking involves the manufacturing, transporting, selling, or distributing illegal drugs, as well as possessing large quantities of drugs with the intent to distribute.
Penalties for drug trafficking in Texas depend on the type and quantity of drugs. They may include severe fines, lengthy prison sentences, and federal charges in some cases.
Possession typically involves smaller amounts of drugs for personal use, while trafficking involves larger quantities intended for distribution or sale.
Yes, drug trafficking charges may be federal if the offense involves crossing state or national borders, large quantities of drugs, or organized crime operations.
If charged with drug trafficking, do not speak to law enforcement without an attorney present. Contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately to protect your rights.
Common defenses include lack of intent, insufficient evidence, procedural errors, illegal search and seizure, and proving the drugs did not belong to you.
Intent to distribute is a key element in drug trafficking charges. Prosecutors must prove you intended to sell or distribute the drugs, not just possess them.
Yes, possession of large quantities of drugs may lead to trafficking charges even if there is no direct evidence of selling or distributing.
A criminal defense attorney can challenge evidence, identify procedural errors, negotiate plea agreements, and work to reduce or dismiss your charges.
In some cases, you may be eligible to have your record expunged, especially if charges are dismissed, reduced, or if you successfully complete a diversion program.