Galveston County Drug Crimes Lawyers
Reliable Criminal Defense for Tough Charges
Texas law recognizes a wide variety of drug-related crimes. No matter what type of drug crime you have been charged with, you will need a defense strategy that is individually tailored to that specific offense.
At the Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez, we can help you develop an airtight strategy for fighting your charges. Regardless of whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, our Galveston County drug crime attorneys can provide the effective counsel and aggressive representation you need.
Rely on our professional legal team when you need help defending against charges for:
- Drug possession
- Drug manufacturing
- Drug trafficking
- Drug-infused DWI charges
- Drug sale or distribution
- Drug paraphernalia
- Drug concentrates
To speak with our dependable criminal defense lawyers, call (832) 900-9867 now.
Drug Penalty Groups in Galveston County
No matter the type or amount of drugs involved, all drug-related offenses are complex and can result in harsh penalties. The Texas Health and Safety Code regulates and assigns drugs into six distinct categories for penalty purposes. These “penalty groups” are used by judges as a guide to determine the punishment of each drug offense.
The six penalty groups include:
- PG1: Narcotics that have no medicinal value, including codeine, oxycodone, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine
- P1A-G: LSD as well as any of its salts and isomers
- PG2: Hallucinogenic substances, such as PCP, ecstasy, and mescaline
- PG2-A: Chemical compounds that mimic cannabinoids
- PG3: Valium, benzodiazepines, anabolic steroids, Ritalin, and other prescription drugs that can serve as a stimulant or depressant
- PG4: Prescription medications and various chemical compounds
The penalties you face upon conviction are determined by which penalty group the drug falls under, the amount of the substance, whether there was a minor present, and various other factors. Overall, the PG1 carries the harshest penalties, while PG4 carries the least severe. The maximum sentence is found for possessing 8000 units of a PG1 drug, which can result in up to 99 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Marijuana Is Still Illegal in Texas
Many states have been changing laws related to the possession and use of marijuana. These new statues are permitting the use of medical marijuana, making petty offenses non-criminal, and even legalizing recreational usage.
Texas, on the other hand, continues to treat marijuana as a Schedule I, high-abuse substance, which can carry significant penalties. For instance, if you are found to be in possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, you could face up to 180 days in jail and a maximum fine of $2,000. If you have been charged with a marijuana offense in Texas, it is important to reach out to our criminal defense lawyers right away.
Fight Your Drug Charges
The consequences of any drug crime can be life-altering. For this reason, it is important to obtain qualified legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Galveston County drug crime attorneys have over 32 years of combined experience providing aggressive criminal defense for over 6,000 cases. No matter how challenging your case may seem, we never back down from a fight.
Contact the Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez today at (832) 900-9867 for smart, strategic defense.
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At Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Blessing"Wanna thank Mr. Gonzalez and his wife for everything they did on my case there very phenomenal on what they do to me and my family they are a blessing case dismissed l..me my wife my kids we have so much love for this team you can't go wrong with this team thank ya again for everything.- Jose M.
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"Miss K and Steve are the best!"Miss K and Steve are the best! Love how they work together and make things happen. Awesome team! They got me a dismissal and I would definitely recommend them anytime...- Hector
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"Steve O. Gonzalez and team's perseverance, endurance, and hard work paid off!"Their hard work paid off as they had my DWI reduced to a minor traffic violation and another charge dismissed. If I ever need some representation again, without hesitation, I will call Mr. Steve O. Gonzalez and his team!- Juan
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"A1 practice , case dismissed"Steve's a very straight forward and direct guy who will shoot you straight. His practice did an amazing job with my case. , I can't say enough good things about it. I would definitely hire Steve Gonzalez again As well as refer him and his practice to others.- Eric
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"Exceeded Expectations"
When my daughter found herself in hot water we turned to Steve Gonzalez' team for help (her case was handled by Kristina King) They did a very good job of walking both me and my daughter through the entire process In the end they got her case dismissed. A great outcome that exceeded our expectations. If you or someone you or a loved one find themselves in need of someone to represent them, I highly recommend these people! I can't Say thank you enough to Kristina, Steve, Isabella etc.- Frank -
"Best in class!"From consultation through dismissal of the charges, Steve & Kristina were clear about the process steps, transparent about costs, and provided realistic outcomes based on my circumstances. Very thankful to have them on my side!- Danielle
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"This team was helpful and informative throughout the whole process!"They were helpful and informative throughout the whole process, and there was never a time that I was not confident in the results.- Anonymous
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"Great law firm, excellent staff, very helpful"Great law firm, excellent staff, very helpful ... I got a much better result than I thought possible, and so much faster. Way better than I have heard from other people in similar situations. I would hire these people again. Kristina King was the attorney that handled my case and she was excellent. Also the paralegal that fielded my questions, Isabela Juarez was very helpful, very professional, very responsive, and always available.- Eugene
Put Experience On Your Side Why Choose Us?
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More than 5,000 Clients Helped Since Start of the Firm
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Serving Spanish-Speaking Clients
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Certified in Breath Tests, Blood Tests and SFSTs
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Former Brazoria County Assistant District Attorney
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Aggressive & Passionate Legal Representation
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Over 32 Years Representing The Accused