Houston Drug Crimes Lawyer
Aggressive Defense Against Drug Charges
Nancy Botts is well versed in state and
federal search and seizure law and has successfully defended a wide
range of drug cases. Having fought the Harris County District Attorney’s
office for many years, Nancy is familiar with the strategies and
tactics prosecutors will use to try to convict you. Based on the
circumstances of your case, she will determine and implement the best
strategy to defend you and protect your rights.
Contact Nancy Botts at 281-546-6428 to discuss your case.
In Texas, the war on drugs is alive and
well. Law enforcement does their best to search as many persons and
vehicles as they can. With their aggressive behavior, the police may
very well violate your constitutional rights. The right to be secure
against unreasonable search and seizures is guaranteed by the 4th
Amendment to the United States constitution, however many law
enforcement officers do not believe in these rights and frequently
violate them.
Because of that, you need a lawyer who
is extremely knowledgeable in search and seizure law. Nancy Botts has
the experience and knowledge to protect your constitutional rights and
make sure that illegally seized evidence does not result in your
conviction.
In Texas, a drug conviction can result
in harsh punishment. The type and amount of drugs seized determines the
possible punishment for a drug charge. The punishment for drug offenses
can range from a fine only all the way up to life in prison.
DRUG PUNISHMENT RANGES:
| Class C Misdemeanor | Possession of Drug Paraphernalia | Fine $0 - 500 |
| Class B Misdemeanor | Possession of Marihuana (0-2 oz) | 0 - 180 days in county jail |
| Class A Misdemeanor | Possession of Marihuana (2 - 4 oz) | 0 - 365 days in county jail |
| State Jail Felony | Possession of Marihuana (4 oz - 5 lbs) and Possession of Penalty Group 1 less than 1 gram (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin) | 180 days to 2 years in state jail |
| 3rd Degree Felony | Possession of Marihuana (5 lbs - 50 lbs) and Possession of Penalty Group 1 between 1 - 4 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin) | 2 - 10 years in prison |
| 2nd Degree Felony | Possession of Marihuana (50 lbs - 2,000 lbs) and Possession of Penalty Group 1 of 4 - 200 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin) | 2 - 20 years in prison |
| 1st Degree Felony | Possession of Penalty Group 1 of 200 to 400 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin) | 5 years - life in prison |
| 1st Degree Felony Enhanced | Possession of Penalty Group 1 of over 400 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin) | 10 years - life in prison |
Nancy Botts can guide you through the
defense of a drug charge. You may be eligible for a diversion program
for some charges. This program would allow you to have your case
dismissed and later expunged upon successful completion of the program.
Based on the circumstances of your arrest, Nancy may be able to get your
case reduced to a misdemeanor or dismissed.
If you have been charged with any drug
related crime, contact Nancy Botts for a free initial consultation. Once
you hire Nancy, she will get to work immediately on your case—reviewing
the offense report, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, talking
with prosecutors to determine the best legal strategy to defend you.
Nancy may be able to get your felony no billed (dismissed) by the grand jury
prior to indictment. Even if indicted, Nancy will do everything
possible she can to get your case dismissed by the government or reduced
to a misdemeanor.
Houston Drug Crime Lawyer
Contact Nancy Botts today for a free consultation. Call Nancy at 281-546-6428 to talk about your case.
Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.
