Arrested for Drugs in Texas

By Deandra Grant and Douglas Huff

Overview

Texas has some of the toughest drug laws in the country, and even a small amount of a controlled substance can lead to serious felony charges. If you or someone you love has been arrested on a drug charge, you are probably feeling overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of what happens next.

This book was written to give you the information you need right now. Whether this is your first offense or you are facing enhanced charges, Arrested for Drugs in Texas walks you through the entire process from the moment of arrest to the final resolution of your case

What You Will Learn

How Texas classifies drug offenses and what penalty group your charge falls under

The potential penalties for possession, distribution, and manufacturing charges

Your rights during a traffic stop, search, and arrest and when evidence can be challenged

Diversion programs, drug courts, and alternatives to incarceration that may be available

How a drug conviction can affect your driver’s license, financial aid, employment, and housing

Steps you can take right now to protect your future and build the strongest possible defense