The Law Offices of Joseph D. Vasquez | Qualified to Defend Your Drug Case

Texas is one of the few states with the harshest penalties for drug possession. A charge can result in anything from a small fine and a short time spent in jail (misdemeanor) to thousands of dollars and life in prison (felony), it all depends on the amount of drugs in possession. If more than one substance is found on your person, you can be tried with various charges. The Law Offices of Joseph D. Vasquez are here to defend you and make sure your rights are considered in the time that you are tried. Some of the possible defenses we can plea in court include the following:

  • Lack of knowledge of possession of the controlled substance

  • The drug’s intention was not for human consumption

  • The drug may have been approved for medical/investigative use

  • The drug is prescribed

  • Inefficient quantity 

From a simple misdemeanor to complex, large-quantity drug distribution charges, El Paso criminal defense lawyer Joseph D. Vasquez can do what needs to be done. 

Potential Drug Charges That We Can Fight

A first-time conviction of drug possession is a serious misdemeanor that needs to be defended carefully. Penalties for the first conviction are averaged to sentence offenders to two years in prison and establish a penalty of up to two thousand dollars. Second-time drug offenders can expect to serve up to three years in prison and pay a fine of up to five thousand dollars. A felony for a drug charge calls for more serious crimes and can result in more prison time as opposed to misdemeanors. Some of the drug charges our law firm is trained to take are: 

  • Drug possession

  • Drug trafficking

  • Drug distribution

  • Drug manufacturing

  • Drug conspiracy

The charges can vary, but it is necessary to provide reasoning and a method of defense with the help of a lawyer. Joseph D. Vasquez is headstrong and determined to serve you justice in and outside of court. 

Call The Law Firm of Joseph D. Vasquez Today

Criminal defense attorneys are trained to protect your rights from abuse by legal authorities and defend you in the best way possible. Joseph D. Vasquez is the lawyer you can trust to provide you with results. Contact our law firm today to learn more about how we can defend your drug case.