Drug Crimes
Serving Texas with Over Four Decades of Experience
Denton Drug Crime Lawyers
Standing Up for Your Rights in Drug Crime Cases in Texas
Many people find themselves receiving long prison sentences because they pleaded guilty to a drug crime without understanding their rights. If you have been arrested for a drug crime, you need to be sure that you can offer up a strong defense to these allegations with the aid of our Denton drug crime attorneys, because a conviction could have a serious impact upon the rest of your life.
Our lead attorney, Jim Horton, is a specialist in Criminal Law, as certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jim has handled hundreds of cases in courts across north Texas, and he is ready to help you protect your rights.
Types of Drug Crimes
We have defended clients in many different misdemeanor and felony drug crime cases, including:
At the James H. Horton Law Firm, P.C., our lawyers have over 80 years of combined experience defending clients facing drug charges.
What are the Penalties for Possession of Controlled Substances in Texas?
While many states impose penalties for carrying, selling or possessing controlled substances, Texas is a state that certainly has some of the most severe punishments. Depending on the type of drug found to be in your possession or on your property, you could be serving lengthy incarceration periods and be paying extremely high fines.
Some examples of types of common drugs and their corresponding penalties include:
Why You Need an Attorney to Fight Drug Crimes
Texas prosecutors are aggressive when pursuing penalties for those convicted of drug crimes. Even the possession of marijuana can lead to jail time in some circumstances. Our experienced Denton drug crime attorneys will take the time to explain the penalties you are facing and develop a strategy that is focused on protecting your freedom. The amount and type of drugs that you have at the time of your arrest will play a major role in the amount of prison time you are facing.
Should a plea bargain not be available in your case, we are ready to take on prosecutors inside the courtroom. Our extensive trial experience allows us to understand the issues that are present in drug crimes cases. We are ready to fight for you here at James H. Horton Law Firm, P.C.
The Difference With Our Firm
What Makes Us Stand Apart?
Jim Horton is the attorney you want on your side.“I can’t thank Jim enough for the years of service and friendship he and his associates have given to my family and me.”
He goes above and beyond to met his clients needs.“His staff and legal assistant all make you feel like family. I highly recommend this firm for your legal needs.”
Jim Horton is not only great lawyer but, a great person.
“I owe him a great deal of gratitude for everything he did to help me!”
I’ll always be indebted to him for the fantastic job he did for me.
“There’s not many people you can say in life have your back, Jim certainly had mine!”
You will LOVE the final outcome.
“I put my full trust in him and if needed you should do the same, trust me!”