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Drug Crimes Put Unparalleled Defense In Your Corner

Fort Worth Drug Criminal Defense Attorney

Experienced Drug Defense in Tarrant County, and the Greater Dallas – Fort Worth Area

Drug crimes are the most common criminal offenses in Tarrant County, the Dallas – Fort Worth Area, and Texas. A drug-related conviction has potentially lifelong consequences – such as, driver license suspensions and enhancements, disqualification for housing and education assistance, and not to mention the possible jail or prison time. The aggressive Tarrant County Drug Criminal Defense Lawyers with Sloane Law Firmcan help protect you!

Contact the professionals at the Sloane Law Firm today to schedule a consultation with a Fort Worth drug attorney.

Types of Drug Crimes

In Texas, there are three different types of drug offenses:

  1. Possession, which means actual care, custody, control, or management of a controlled substance. (Tex. Penal Code § 1.07(a)(39))
  2. Manufacture, which means the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of a controlled substance by extraction from substances of natural origin and includes the packaging of the substance or labeling of its container. (Tex. Controlled Substances Act § 481.002(25))
  3. Delivery, which means to transfer a controlled substance to another. (Tex. Controlled Substances Act § 481.002(8))

Each type of drug offenses carries vastly different punishment ranges. Additionally, the penalty group of the alleged drug will also greatly impact the potential punishment range.

Drug Penalty Groups in Texas

Under the Texas Health & Safety Code §§ 481.102 – 481.105, drugs are classified into one of four different penalty groups, not including marijuana. The following is a short list of the most common drugs and their categorizations:

  1. Penalty Group 1/1A – Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, LSD, Ketamine, and Opioids.
  2. Penalty Group 2/2A – THC, MDMA (Ecstasy/ Molly), PCP, GHB, Amphetamines, and Mescaline.
  3. Penalty Group 3 – Anabolic Steroids, Xanax, Lorazepam, Valium, Ritalin, Benzodiazepines, and other prescription drugs.
  4. Penalty Group 4 – Opioids and opiates not listed in other penalty groups.

In Texas, most drug offenses are felonies. A felony conviction remains on your record forever! Additionally, you could be facing anywhere between six months in a state jail facility up to life in prison depending of the type of drug offense and associated penalty group. 

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Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • Reduced to Misdemeanor Assault on a Security Officer
  • Case Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
  • Cases Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram and Reckless Driving
  • Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation Falsification of Drug Test Results
  • Case Dismissed Criminal Trespass - Critical Infrastructure

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    "David Sloane and Associates are hands down the best attorneys in the DFW area I can’t recommend them enough."
    David Sloane and Associates are hands down the best attorneys in the DFW area I can’t recommend them enough. I Was charged with a DWI and they got me the best deal you could ask for. Again, I can’t stress this enough if you’re in need of an attorney for pot or DWi charges, CALL THESE GUYS!!!!
    - Jason
    "David Sloane is the only person you want by your side in a courtroom!"
    David Sloan is the only person you want by your side in a courtroom! His knowledge, expertise, and efficiency are top of the line. He also communicates well with those surrounding the defendant. Highly recommend!
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    "If he can’t help you he knows someone that can."
    Great guy! Always helping out when it matters most. I recommend him to all my friends and family when in need and if he can’t help you he knows someone that can.
    - Judunn
    "David was very diligent about my case, and the prosecution did NOT want to argue with him."
    If you get arrested in Texas for anything David is probably going to be your best bet, especially if it is marijuana or DUI related. I am from Florida, and I got popped in Texas with a little over 20 pounds of cannabis, 400 grams of Hash, and an AR-15 type assault rifle. My bail was set at 50,000 dollars, and if convicted, I could have done 20+. I am affiliated with NORML, and heard through a network of people that David would be the right guy for the job, and he was. David was very diligent about my case, and the prosecution did NOT want to argue with him. He subpoena'd all the records from every single arrest made by the arresting officer in the last year, and worked a whole bunch of other magic, I have no idea what he did, but it worked. David is also affiliated with NORML, and on top of being a badass lawyer, he is a pretty cool guy to chill with. As soon as I met David, I did not speak with any other lawyers, I knew I was in good hands. After being charged with one first degree felony, one-second degree felony, and 2 third-degree misdemeanors, with David handling my case, he ended up getting all charges dropped except the hash charge, which got reduced AND deferred. The end result was a 1500 dollar fine, some court and lab fees, and 120 hours of community service, and since it was deferred, I am on probation until I finish the hours, but after I finish, I can get off early. Basically, I was facing 20+ years, and David pretty much got me off with what could be loosely regarded as a slap on the wrist. David handles all kind of cases from money laundering to marijuana cases, to dui's...with this guy by your side you know you are in good hands. Thanks David
    - Parker
    "By far the best lawyer in the state of Texas."
    Amazing lawyer. Has worked diligently with me on my cases, and has even been able to work out nice deals when I myself have made multiple mistakes. In the courtroom, he is courteous but firm, and will make sure you get the best deal possible if he can't already get your case dropped. By far the best lawyer in the state of Texas, especially for drug related offences!
    - Chaise
    "David Sloane is the most professional, friendly, informed lawyer I have ever had the privilege of hiring as my legal council!"
    David Sloane is the most professional, friendly, informed lawyer I have ever had the privilege of hiring as my legal council! He knows the law inside and out, and will bend over backwards to help his clients. I cannot recommend him enough! He has worked miracles for me, and made it seem effortless! I will always come to David with my legal concerns, recommending him STRONGLY to all my friends and family!
    - Erich
    "He's always been very efficient at what he does and I feel safest working with him. His work ethic is outstanding"
    David was able to save me a lot of hassle and money plus a case that if I handled myself. Would have been a nightmare brought to life turned into a cakewalk! He's always been very efficient at what he does and I feel safest working with him. His work ethic is outstanding and somewhat rare. David has supported me on 3 different cases.
    - Daniel
    "Highly recommended! Worth every penny."
    Highly recommended! Worth every penny. I had possession of marijuana under 2 ounces and he got it reduced to drug paraphernalia and a fine. He definitely knows what he is doing and is very creative with it!
    - Michael