Arrested for possession of Meth in Galveston?
Call Tad Nelson & Associates today!
If you have a proven meth charge defense attorney on your side, it can go a long way to limiting potential penal consequences following a conviction for meth possession.
The Good News: With Galveston criminal defense lawyer Tad Nelson in your corner, there’s a chance we can beat the case in a jury trial if we don’t get it dismissed during pre-trial.
Understanding Felony Meth Cases
With an effect on its user that’s 5 times more powerful than cocaine, and far more addicting, the whole of the Galveston County criminal justice system has taken a strong stand against meth. People accused of being involved with the delivery, manufacture, and use of this dangerous illicit drug will be harshly prosecuted.
If you’re facing criminal charges in connection with meth or another controlled substance, contact Attorney Tad Nelson for your free consultation and case review. Our office can be reached at 409-765-5614.
Consequences for Meth Convictions in Texas
Criminal charges for meth related offenses in Texas are always classified as felony offenses. This guarantees a stiff penalty for anyone convicted in connection with the drug. With meth being 5 times more powerful than cocaine, and having a chemical effect on it’s user that can last from 8 to 10 hours, crystal meth is considered a dangerous drug in Galveston, TX and is prosecuted as such.
The table below should add illustration to the criminal penalties that apply to anyone found guilty for a meth related drug charge.
| Quantity | Classification | Penalty | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Gram | State Jail Felony | 2 Years State Jail |
Up to $10,000.00 |
| 1 to 3.99 Grams | 3rd Degree Felony | 2 to 10 Years TDC | Up to $10,000.00 |
| 4 to 199 Grams | 2nd Degree Felony | 2 to 20 Years TDC | Up to $10,000.00 |
| 200 to 399 Grams | 1st Degree Felony |
5 to 99 Years TDC | Up to $10,000.00 |
| 400+ Grams | 1st Degree Felony Enh. | 10 to 99 Years TDC | Up to $100,000.00 |
The criminal penalties for meth convictions are stiff. Meth related criminal offenses result in serious felony charges which are best litigated by an attorney with experience facing off against prosecutors in the Galveston County Courts, and working with drug court judges during drug trials.
The Nelson Firm’s Lawyers Can Help
If you were arrested and accused of the delivery, manufacture, or possession of crystal meth, Galveston drug charge defense lawyers Tad Nelson & Amber Spurlock will provide an aggressive defense drawing from his years of experience fighting on behalf of people accused (wrongfully in some cases) of drug crimes involving meth.
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been arrested for simple possession, distribution, or running a meth lab, attorney Tad Nelson may be able to limit or eliminate the possibility of you serving jail time altogether. Depending on the details of the arrest, and the result of the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates’ investigation, we may even be able to beat the charge outright.
You can reach drug charge defense attorney Tad Nelson by calling our Galveston Island law office at 409-765-5614 or by sending us a message using our contact page.
