Harris County Drug Defense Lawyer

Houston Drug Crimes Attorney

Aggressive Defense Against Drug Charges

If you are charged with a drug crime, you need an experienced and top Harris County Drug Attorney on your side. Since 1988, Nancy Botts has successfully defended hundreds of clients charged with felony and misdemeanor drug cases throughout Texas.

Nancy Botts is well versed in state and federal search and seizure law and has successfully defended a wide range of drug cases. Having fought the Harris County District Attorney’s office for many years, Nancy is familiar with the strategies and tactics prosecutors will use to try to convict you. Based on the circumstances of your case, she will determine and implement the best strategy to defend you and protect your rights.

Contact Nancy Botts at 281-546-6428 to discuss your case.

In Texas, the war on drugs is alive and well. Law enforcement does their best to search as many persons and vehicles as they can. With their aggressive behavior, the police may very well violate your constitutional rights. The right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizures is guaranteed by the 4th Amendment to the United States constitution, however many law enforcement officers do not believe in these rights and frequently violate them.

Because of that, you need a lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable in search and seizure law. Nancy Botts has the experience and knowledge to protect your constitutional rights and make sure that illegally seized evidence does not result in your conviction.

In Texas, a drug conviction can result in harsh punishment. The type and amount of drugs seized determines the possible punishment for a drug charge. The punishment for drug offenses can range from a fine only all the way up to life in prison.

DRUG PUNISHMENT RANGES:

Class C Misdemeanor	Possession of Drug Paraphernalia	Fine $0 - 500
Class B Misdemeanor	Possession of Marihuana (0-2 oz)	0 - 180 days in county jail
Class A Misdemeanor	Possession of Marihuana (2 - 4 oz)	0 - 365 days in county jail
State Jail Felony	Possession of Marihuana (4 oz - 5 lbs) and Possession of Penalty Group 1 less than 1 gram (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin)	180 days to 2 years in state jail
3rd Degree Felony	Possession of Marihuana (5 lbs - 50 lbs) and Possession of Penalty Group 1 between 1 - 4 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin)	2 - 10 years in prison
2nd Degree Felony	Possession of Marihuana (50 lbs - 2,000 lbs) and Possession of Penalty Group 1 of 4 - 200 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin)	2 - 20 years in prison
1st Degree Felony	Possession of Penalty Group 1 of 200 to 400 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin)	5 years - life in prison
1st Degree Felony Enhanced	Possession of Penalty Group 1 of over 400 grams (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin)	10 years - life in prison

Nancy Botts can guide you through the defense of a drug charge. You may be eligible for a diversion program for some charges. This program would allow you to have your case dismissed and later expunged upon successful completion of the program. Based on the circumstances of your arrest, Nancy may be able to get your case reduced to a misdemeanor or dismissed.

If you have been charged with any drug related crime, contact Nancy Botts for a free initial consultation. Once you hire Nancy, she will get to work immediately on your case—reviewing the offense report, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, talking with prosecutors to determine the best legal strategy to defend you. Nancy may be able to get your felony no billed (dismissed) by the grand jury prior to indictment. Even if indicted, Nancy will do everything possible she can to get your case dismissed by the government or reduced to a misdemeanor.

Houston Drug Crime Lawyer

Contact Nancy Botts today for a free consultation. Call Nancy directly at 281-546-6428 to talk about your case.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.

Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.

Houston Drug Defense Attorney James Sullivan Can Represent You

Harris County Drug Defense Lawyer

Crystal Meth Addiction

The addiction to crystal methamphetamine, also called crank, ice and glass, is at the highest point in history. From children through adults--people from all walks of life--are experiencing the high which comes by using this harmful drug. Regrettably, they also experience the actual horrors from the side effects that come with it. Usually, when somebody begins using crystal meth, it is only enjoyable for a short period, mostly utilized when partying along with friends. After that, it starts being increasingly more frequent as well as before. You can guess what is happening--you're getting hooked.  It is not only because you like it, or enjoy it, it is because you need it. Eventually, you cannot get through the day without it; that's simply because crystal meth is actually highly addictive and very dangerous.

Using this drug has many unwanted effects which may be devastating both mentally as well as physically. Anyone using Crystal Meth is extremely likely to suffer short phase effects including lack of appetite, sleeplessness, mood shifts, and inconsistent, violent conduct. Some have experienced hallucinations; you might start to determine and hear stuff that is not actually there, or start to feel bugs crawling throughout your pores and skin. No matter what you do, you cannot make them disappear. You could also exhibit indicators of paranoia and also have psychotic attacks. Also, some meth users even become suicidal.

Call Houston Criminal Lawyer James Sullivan at (281) 546-6428 to discuss your case.

Crystal meth may also cause permanent long phase physical effects, for example heart as well as blood stress problems, and can damage blood vessels in the brain. This can result in a heart stroke, convulsions and potentially death. The more of this particular drug you put in your system, the more the body becomes familiar with it and also the more you will have to have to get the desired high. Drugs are among the leading reasons for birth flaws, and crystal meth is not an exception. Early birth, underweight newborns as well as deformities happen to be linked to mothers that used methamphetamine while pregnant.

There is actually help for individuals who want to kick this particular deadly habit and get their life back. You will find agencies for example Crystal Meth Anonymous which have helped numerous addicts in order to rid themselves from the poison which has taken control of the lives. Using their 12-step plan, they educate you on how to beat it eventually at any given time. All the group's people interact to assist heal one another, with the aid of sponsors which have worked with the same issue of dependency, and understand how to support one another. They do not judge anybody needing assistance either because as previous addicts they understand exactly what you're dealing with. You may also search the web for additional programs that are offered to assist you to reclaim your lifetime. After all, what do you have to lose, especially considering the alternatives?

Houston Criminal Defense Attorney James Sullivan cares about his clients and gets proven results.  He frequently counsels with clients at his office for hours at a time.  He listens to their concerns, answers all of their questions and discusses legal strategies.  He also explains how a criminal conviction could affect them, how to avoid having a conviction on their record, and how to get on the right path for a successful life.  Because James Sullivan understands that people need to honor work and family commitments, he offers evening, weekend and same day appointments along with free parking.

If you are charged with a felony offense, James Sullivan may be able to get your case no billed (dismissed) by the grand jury, but there is a very brief window of time to do this.

James Sullivan generally tries to answer his own phone so that you can speak to an attorney directly.  He wants to hear from you and to help you. Call him right now. Don’t go to court alone. 

To schedule an appointment or to discuss your situation, call James Sullivan at (281) 546-6428. 

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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.

Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.