McKinney Cocaine Defense Lawyer
Cocaine is one of the most popular, dangerous, and addictive substances in the United States. Texas doesn’t take any sort of crime associated with cocaine lightly. Possessing even a couple grams of cocaine can result in a felony conviction, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence, costly fines, and a permanent criminal record that can significantly damage your reputation.
At the Edgett Law Firm, our McKinney cocaine defense attorney is prepared to get your charges reduced or even have your case dismissed altogether. With more than 10 years of experience, he has a complete understanding of state and federal drug laws to help you determine all your available legal options.
Schedule your free consultation today by calling 972-525-4963 or contacting our firm online.
Penalties For Cocaine Possession
Due to the high potential for abuse and addictive nature of cocaine, the penalties an offender faces are high.
According to Texas law, the penalties for cocaine possession depend on the amount the person has on them at the time of the arrest.
The following are the penalties for cocaine possession in Texas:
- Less than 1 gram – State jail felony
- Up to 2 years in prison
- Maximum fine of $10,000
- Between 1 gram and 3.99 grams – Third-degree felony
- Prison sentence ranging from 2 to 10 years
- Maximum fine of $10,000
- Between 4 grams and 199 grams – Second-degree felony
- Prison sentence between 2 and 20 years
- Maximum fine of $10,000
- Between 200 grams and 399 grams – First-degree felony
- Prison sentence between 5 and 99 years
- Maximum fine of $10,000
- 400 grams and more – Enhanced first-degree felony
- Prison sentence between 10 and 99 years
- Maximum fine of $100,000
Get Experienced & Skilled Legal Representation On Your Side
If you have been arrested and charged with cocaine possession, sale, manufacturing, or trafficking in Collin County, Texas, our McKinney cocaine lawyer understands what it takes to help you avoid jail time. Our legal team can investigate your arrest and collect evidence to build an effective and personalized defense strategy for you.
Call 972-525-4963 now to get started.