Fort Worth Crystal Meth Lawyer

Were you charged with possession, sale or manufacturing of methamphetamine?

If you’ve been charged with a drug offense involving methamphetamine, your freedom is on the line. Texas laws are very harsh, and it is vital to avoid a conviction. We can help you beat your meth charges. Schedule a free consultation with Fort Worth Drug Crimes attorney Jeff C. Kennedy today!

Possession, manufacturing, and sale of methamphetamine are among the most serious drug charges you can face in Texas. This is because methamphetamine is in Penalty Group 1 of controlled substances, which means you’re facing serious consequences.

The consequences for this substance include extensive prison time and hefty fines. The extent of your sentence and fines will depend on exactly what you were charged with, and how much. Including whether not you 

Not only will you be facing legal punishments, but you will also be dealing with other life consequences, such as loss of your employment, a mark on your permanent criminal record, family issues, and even lost custody of your kids.

Don’t try to fight drug charges on your own—the risk is simply too great. Get in touch with a Fort Worth crystal meth lawyer at our firm today.

Penalties For A Crystal Meth Conviction in Fort Worth

Below are some of the legal punishments for certain methamphetamine crimes in Fort Worth. Remember—aggravating factors can increase these penalties:

• Manufacture or delivery of methamphetamine can be anything from a state jail felony to a first-degree felony, depending on how much of the drug was allegedly involved. It’s punishable by between 180 days and life behind bars and fines between $10,000 and $100,000.
• Depending on the amount, possession of meth can be a Class B misdemeanor all the way up to a first-degree felony. At the very least, you could face 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. At most, you could get life in prison and a fine up to $250,000.

Possession of Methamphetamines

If you’re caught with meth, the exact charge depends on how much you had. It does not matter if you had an intent to sell, the crime of possession is enough to land you in jail.

• Less than 1 gram – This is a state jail felony, punishable by 6 months to 2 years in a state jail and up to a $10,000 fine.
• 1 to 4 grams – A third-degree felony, carrying 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
• 4 to 200 grams – A second-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
• 200 to 400 grams – A first-degree felony, with a sentence of 5 to 99 years and a maximum $10,000 fine.
• Over 400 grams – This triggers an enhanced first-degree felony, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison, plus a potential $100,000 fine.

Sale or Distribution of Methamphetamines

You don’t have to be a drug dealer to get charged with distribution. If you’re accused of selling, sharing, or even transporting meth for someone else, you could face felony charges.

The more meth involved, the harsher the consequences. If the distribution took place near a school or involved a minor, additional penalties may apply.

• Possession with intent to distribute starts at 1 gram, which can be charged as a second-degree felony (2 to 20 years in prison).
• 4 grams or more can lead to a first-degree felony, punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison.

Manufacturing Methamphetamines

You are facing this type of charge if you are accused of operating a meth lab or were caught possessing the chemicals or equipment needed to produce meth. Texas law takes manufacturing very seriously due to the dangers meth labs pose to public safety and the environment.

• Second- or first-degree felony charges  – Depending on the amount, a charge of manufacturing meth or helping others manufacture can carry charges similar to distribution (below).
• Second-degree felony charges – Possessing meth-making materials with the intent to produce the drug can also result in —even if you haven’t made anything yet.

Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia

Possession of meth is not the only way you can get in trouble. If you are caught selling or giving items that are used to make, store, or use meth (pipes, scales, or chemical precursors) can also lead to a criminal charge.

• Classified aClass A misdemeanor,
• Up to 1 year in jail
• Fine up to $4,000.

If you sell to a minor, these charges and penalties will be increased and become more severe.

Here Is How We Help Clients Avoid A Meth Conviction

So you’ve been caught with meth and you think there is absolutely no way you can avoid a conviction—think again. Even when drugs are found on your person or nearby, you are still entitled to aggressive criminal defense, and you may be able to get your charges dismissed or reduced.

A few examples of defenses we can use to fight back are as follows:

• The drugs didn’t belong to you.
• You were mistaken for someone else.
• You were a victim of entrapment.
• Someone set you up.
• You were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
• Police made procedural errors.
• Lab analysts made errors.
• There is a lack of evidence against you.

Call a Fort Worth Crystal Meth Attorney

The only way to avoid the loss of your freedom and rights is to fight back. With the help of a good attorney, you may be able to get your crystal meth charge dismissed or reduced. 

Signing a plea agreement without talking to a lawyer is not in your best interest. Call the Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy for a free case review now by dialing 817-605-1010 or enter your information into the contact form to request a callback.