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:
- Possession, which means actual care, custody, control, or management of a controlled substance. (Tex. Penal Code § 1.07(a)(39))
- 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))
- 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:
- Penalty Group 1/1A – Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, LSD, Ketamine, and Opioids.
- Penalty Group 2/2A – THC, MDMA (Ecstasy/ Molly), PCP, GHB, Amphetamines, and Mescaline.
- Penalty Group 3 – Anabolic Steroids, Xanax, Lorazepam, Valium, Ritalin, Benzodiazepines, and other prescription drugs.
- 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.
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.
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Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (DWI)
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Case Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram in a Drug Free Zone
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Reduced to Misdemeanor Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest
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Case Dismissed, Motion to Suppress Granted Possession of Marijuana <2oz
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Case Dismissed Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Testimonials From Real People
See What Clients Have Said About Us
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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
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"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!- Laurie
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"I consider this money well spent. He did a great job."I hired David Sloane to defend me against marijuana charge. He gave me the option of charging a flat fee. It was explained to me my cost would be fixed regardless of whether it took him one appearance in court or ten. I agreed to this as a means of limiting my legal cost. He was able to get the charges against me dismissed. I consider this money well spent. He did a great job for the price quoted.- Slade
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"Mind blown."I couldn’t believe what he did for me when it was happening. I was not expecting that he would get my entire case DROPPED. I was expecting a felony on my name, but I left court a free man. He is well worth the cost. Thank you! Nobody else could have done what you have.- Ngeune P.
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"Words can’t express the gratitude and appreciation I have for him. He’s on your side every step of the way!"Mr. Sloane and his office are definitely the right lawyers to choose to expect the best outcome of your case. He more than just helped me get through mine, he literally saved my family and I . I made a mistake as we all do, but this was a felony and he did everything in his power to keep me from going to prison and or lengthy probation. It was the best investment I made cause it paid off with minimal penalty. Words can’t express the gratitude and appreciation I have for him. He’s on your side every step of the way!- Derek
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"David Sloane is hands down the most professional, trustworthy, and hard working attorney I've ever known."David Sloane is hands down the most professional, trustworthy, and hard working attorney I've ever known. He has helped my family time and time again. We only trust him with our legal issues and you should too. You will not be disappointed with the results. He will fight tooth and nail for you and will not stop. Choosing any other attorney is a mistake.- Matt
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"There is no one better to have on your side!"Highly recommend David and his team to go to the mat for you if you find yourself in an impossible situation initiated by law enforcement. He and his paralegals understand the current issues that affect today. They are extremely proficient as well as really good w/ their clientele. They are the best I've ever seen!- Angela
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"A lifesaver!"A lifesaver! He knows his stuff- Sam
