In Texas, possession of marihuana and possession of cocaine are some of the most widely prosecuted crimes at both the state and federal levels. At Rush & Gransee, L.C., we defend possession and delivery drug charges at both the state and federal level. Kurt Gransee is a former district attorney, which gives us a unique ability to build a strong defense for your case. Kurt Gransee has also been voted by his peers as one of San Antonio's best criminal defense lawyers four years in a row. Drug crime penalties can be severe, especially at the federal level and for those accused of manufacturing, trafficking, and distribution. You need an experienced Texas drug crimes attorney to protect your constitutional rights.

Possession of marihuana is one of the few drug charges that can be a misdemeanor for small quantities of up to four (4) ounces. Any amount of marihuana over 4 ounces will be a felony and if there is any attempt to sell or deliver the penalties are enhanced. Most other drug offenses, even for amounts less than 1 gram, are categorized as felonies. The penalties for drug possession and delivery charges increase dramatically as the quantity of drugs is increased.

Drug offenses can include drug possession, drug manufacturing, importation, and delivery or distribution of controlled substances. The more serious charges include delivery, trafficking, manufacturing and possession. These charges carry severe penalties, especially at the Federal level. If you are facing federal charges you will generally have little chance for appeal. Federal minimum penalties for drug crimes are well known for their severity. With this in mind, it is important to contact an experienced drug crimes attorney as soon as possible after your arrest to begin building a strong defense.

A drug offense conviction will have many collateral consequences. A conviction for possession of marihuana, cocaine or almost any other illegal drug will result in the loss of driving privileges for one year. Also, a drug conviction will result in not being eligible for various federal loans and grants such as student loans.

Whether your charge is at the State or Federal level the Criminal Defense Attorneys at Rush & Gransee, L.C. will examine all the details surrounding your arrest looking for potential weaknesses in the prosecution's case to prevent your conviction. Weaknesses can include:

• Unconstitutional stop by authorities
• Improper search warrant
• Illegal search and seizure
• Lack of an affirmative link between the person charged and the drug

Often the best course is to challenge the drug charge by having a motion to suppress evidence hearing. The motion to suppress is a method to challenge various parts of the states case. Occasionally, even though the motion to suppress was not successful in getting the charge dismissed, the prosecutor will come to the realization that the officer was not truthful or that the case has some other weakness; and will therefore reduce or dismiss the charges. If the motion to suppress is successful the prosecutor will normally dismiss the charges. If the motion to suppress is not successful you can still go to trial or you can still negotiate a plea bargain. If the case is dismissed following the motion to suppress we can usually obtain an expunction allowing you to deny the arrest.

If you have been charged with drug crimes related to possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, drug manufacturing, or operating a meth lab, you need an attorney with the experience to effectively challenge your drug arrest in the state or federal court system. Contact the experienced Texas drug possession and delivery lawyers at Rush & Gransee, L.C. We offer a free initial consultation. Call our toll-free number at (888) 501-9299 to set up an appointment so we can determine how best to help you.

We handle Drug Charges in San Antonio and throughout Texas. Let us begin aggressively defending your rights. Contact us today.