Fort Worth Drug Trafficking & Distribution Lawyer

If you’re convicted, a drug distribution charge could seriously impact your life. To learn how to avoid a conviction or have your charges reduced, call a Fort Worth drug distribution attorney at our office.

Trafficking, selling, and transporting drugs are all very serious crimes in Texas. All of these offenses are felonies, which can get you jail time, a hefty fine, and a felony on your record. It is vital to fight your conviction with an attorney like Jeff C. Kennedy who has experience dealing with these types of cases.

We know the complications a A felony can have on your future, and that is why we provide you with a highly skilled and competent defense attorney. Jeff C. Kennedy and his team has years of experience defending these types of cases, and know how to build a solid defense on your behalf. As always our job is fight on your behalf, ensure your rights are protected, and have your charges dropped or considerably reduced. Turn the tables in your favor by hiring the right attorney.. Give us a call today for a free strategy session in regards to your case.

What Are The Penalties for Intent to Distribute and Delivery in Fort Worth?

As with most crimes, the penalties for drug distribution will depend on several factors, such as:

• Your age
• Your criminal history
• The amount of a drug in your possession
• Which schedule of drugs you’re accused of possessing
• Whether you involved a minor in the commission of the offense

Penalties For Distribution of Controlled Substances

• Minimum punishment: state jail felony, confinement in state jail for between 180 days and two years, fine of up to $10,000
• Maximum punishment: felony, confinement in prison for life or between fifteen and ninety-nine years, fine of no more than $250,000

Penalties For Delivery of Marijuana

• Minimum punishment: state jail felony, confinement in state jail between 180 days and two years, fine of up to $2,000
• Maximum punishment: felony, confinement in prison for life or between ten and ninety-nine years, fine of no more than $100,000

Here Is How We Fight A Drug Trafficking or Distribution Case

Regardless of the severity of your charge, our defense team knows how to avoid a conviction or have your charges reduced.

Here are some of the possible defenses your lawyer could use, depending on the details of your Fort Worth drug distribution case:

• Lack of knowledge that you were transporting drugs
• Mistake of fact
• Duress (being forced to transport drugs under threat)
• Police errors
• Lab errors
• You intended to use the drugs, not distribute them

Depending on the charge, your attorney could use some of the legal defenses below to keep you out of jail or reduce your charge.

• You were not in physical possession of the drugs.
• You were not aware of what you were moving or holding were drugs.
• A piece of evidence regarding your case is missing.
• The police violated a search or seizure warrant during the arrest.
• The crime lab technician made an error.
• The items were not intended for human consumption.
• Exchange for information on a higher-priority case.

As you can see, there are many approaches an experienced lawyer can use to fight your drug distribution or trafficking charge.

The Texas state laws are unforgiving when it comes to drug charges like distribution and trafficking. But this does not mean it’s impossible to get your distribution or trafficking charge dropped off entirely or reduced when you have a strong defense.

You can avoid incarceration and hefty fines by discussing your trafficking or distribution case with a lawyer from the Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy. We understand what’s at stake and are dedicated to building you the strongest possible defense.

Speak to us by dialing 817-605-1010 or completing our online form and get a free case review.

What’s The Difference Between Drug Distribution And Trafficking?

The most obvious difference between drug distribution and trafficking is the latter is concerned with the weight of the drugs, while distribution deals with the movement of drugs.

Drug distribution involves either the importation, transportation, or sale of controlled substances as classified by the government. For example, a police officer could charge you with intent to distribute if they find a large amount of money or drugs in your possession.

Alternatively, a trafficking charge can occur when illegal drugs are above a particular weight, whether you are manufacturing, movement, or just possession.

Both charges are serious and penalties may be a fine in hundreds of thousands of dollars or a jail term ranging from 180 days to a life sentence.