Round Rock Drug Possession Lawyer

What Is Drug Possession Under Texas Law?

Texas law defines drug possession as the knowing and intentional control of illegal drugs, dangerous drugs, or prescription drugs without a valid prescription.

This includes both physical possession (on your person) and constructive possession (within your control, such as in a car or home).

Possession of a controlled substance, even less than one gram, can lead to felony drug charges depending on the penalty group assigned under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

Types of Drug Possession

In Texas, you can be charged with:

Simple Possession

Having a small quantity of a controlled substance meant strictly for personal use, without any signs of distribution. Common examples include a few marijuana joints or a small number of pills.

Possession with Intent to Distribute

Larger quantities combined with items like packaging materials, digital scales, or large amounts of cash can lead prosecutors to argue the drugs were meant for sale, not personal use.

Possession of Prescription Drugs

Being caught with medication such as opioids or benzodiazepines without a valid prescription — even if it belonged to someone else — can result in criminal charges.

Constructive Possession

Drugs found in a shared car, room, or home can still be linked to you if there’s evidence suggesting control or awareness, even if you weren’t physically holding the drugs.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Items like pipes, syringes, bongs, or baggies used to consume or prepare illegal drugs can lead to charges, even when no drugs are found.

As a specialist in Texas criminal defense, Attorney Ryan H. Deck understands how Texas drug laws work and how to challenge weak prosecutions. As a seasoned defense attorney in Williamson County, he fights to keep charges from ruining your future.

Penalties for Drug Possession in Texas

The Texas Controlled Substances Act (Health and Safety Code §481) categorizes drugs into penalty groups that determine the severity of the charges and penalties. Penalties can range from a class B misdemeanor with a fine, to a state jail felony or third degree felony carrying years in prison.

Consequences of a Drug Possession Conviction

Even a single drug possession conviction can carry more than just legal penalties. You could face:

• Permanent criminal record: Makes housing, employment, and college admissions harder.
• Driver’s license suspension: Especially for drug offenses involving vehicles.
• Loss of federal aid: College loans and grants may be revoked.
• Professional license risk: Doctors, nurses, teachers, and other professionals can lose their credentials.
• Immigration issues: Non-citizens may face deportation or visa denial.

Defense Strategies Against Drug Possession Charges

Depending on the facts of your case, we may challenge the charges through approaches like:

• Illegal search and seizure: Challenging Fourth Amendment violations.
• Lack of possession: Arguing the drugs weren’t under your control.
• Valid prescription: Showing the substance was lawfully prescribed.
• Unreliable evidence: Questioning lab results and chain of custody.
• Diversion programs: Seeking probation or treatment over jail time.

How We Can Help You

If you’re facing drug possession charges, we will:

• Analyze your case: Identify weak spots in the prosecution’s case.
• Challenge evidence: Expose flaws in searches, reports, and witness statements.
• Negotiate for lesser charges: Seek probation or dismissal when possible.
• Aggressively defend you in court: Fight for an acquittal if your case goes to trial.
• Protect your future: Work to keep your record clean and your rights intact.