Drug Possession Defense Lawyer in Athens
Working to Protect You from Serious Charges in Henderson County, Surrounding Counties & Northeast Texas
When it comes to criminal defense for a drug crime, you need a lawyer who is tough, knows criminal law forward and backward and believes in giving the client the best defense possible. No matter how overwhelming the charges or allegations may seem, Athens criminal defense attorney Nelson Knight has the experience and skill necessary to provide excellent representation. He may be able to get the criminal charges against you dismissed or reduced! When faced with severe and life-altering penalties, you need a drug crime lawyer in Athens who truly cares about your case.
Contact our Athens drug possession defense attorney today for your free consultation!
Hear It From Our Clients
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The best attorney! He is so kind, fast, straightforward, honest, and hard-working. His price is great! Mr. Knight, you just don't know how much I appreciate you and how much you've done for us! Handled everything in the same day.- Prasyla
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Amazing lawyer! He took care of my case and got me exactly what I needed in 24 hours. I had already consulted another two lawyers, and they both told me it wasn't possible. I guess they were wrong because Mr. Knight got it done!- Olim D.
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I violated my felony probation with a DWI. Mr. Knight answered all my calls and got me reinstated ASAP! Seemed like he knew the district attorney and judge pretty well. Definitely the type of guy you want on your side.- Preston
Potential Penalties for Drug Possession in Texas
The State of Texas is one that takes drug crime very seriously, and possession of illegal substances nearly always yield felony charges with serious prison time if fully convicted.
The penalties for possession vary by substance and by the amount in possession. These are maximum:
- Marijuana under 2 ounces: up to 180 days in jail, $2,000 in fines
- Marijuana over 2 ounces: up to 20 years in prison, $10,000 in fines
- Marijuana over 2,000 pounds: up to a life sentence in prison
- Illicit drugs (heroin, cocaine, ecstasy) less than a gram: up to 2 years in jail, $10,000 in fines
- High volume of same illicit drugs: up to a life sentence in prison
Make sure you have an attorney on your side doing everything possible to defend you from the legal ramifications of drug possession charges!
