Drug Charges
Providing Criminal Defense Against Drug Charges
McAllen Based Lawyer Serving South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley
Drug charges can range from misdemeanor possession of marijuana in a municipal court to felony cocaine smuggling in federal court. Depending on the quality and type of drugs in your possession, you could face anything from probation to a long sentence in a federal prison for drug trafficking. At the Law Office of Ricardo R. Godinez, P.C. in McAllen, we offer a free consultation to discuss the charges and the consequences you face.
No Such Thing as a Minor Drug Charge
Since a drug charge conviction will result in a permanent criminal record, suspension of your driver's license and loss of eligibility for student loans, there is no such thing as a minor drug charge. To protect your future, you should always get a lawyer's advice when you face criminal drug charges.
Major drug charges such as manufacturing, smuggling, delivery, distribution, trafficking, and possession with intent to distribute can mean a prison sentence that takes away a good portion of your life. Federal drug sentences are very harsh, and the Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division, is one of the busiest federal courts in America when it comes to cases involving marijuana, cocaine, meth, heroin and illegal prescription drugs.
Drug Charge Defense
There are often effective defenses in drug cases, and attorney Ricardo Godinez is familiar with presenting those types of defenses. Some of these defenses focus on how police came in contact with you. In the United States, police officers cannot stop and search you simply because they don't like they way you look. Attorney Ricardo Godinez has been successful in obtaining dismissals in federal drug cases based on his prompt investigation and aggressive defense.
Free Initial Consultation
To schedule a free initial consultation with drug charge defense lawyer Ricardo R. Godinez, call 956-467-4781 or fill out our simple contact form. Hablamos español.
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