Texas Drug Conspiracy Charges
Do not make the mistake of thinking that a drug conspiracy charge only applies to drug cartels or a complex organizational structure that imports and distributes illegal drugs. A drug conspiracy charge can be added on to almost any other criminal drug charge, and a conviction for drug conspiracy is automatically a felony conviction. This means more time in jail or prison and it means that you will always carry the title of "convicted felon" when you apply for jobs or loans or try to purchase or own a weapon.
If you are facing a drug conspiracy charge, please do not take it lightly. Consult an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can help you build the best possible defense.
Attorney Tonda L. Curry has practiced criminal law for 18 years, including 12 years as a federal prosecutor. She is knowledgeable — having taught search and seizure techniques to new FBI and Treasury Department agents. She is savvy — as evidenced by the media recognition she has received for successfully employing mental health defenses in several criminal cases. And she is respectful — our office philosophy is that good people make mistakes and are entitled to an aggressive and high-quality defense no matter the charge.
What Is a Drug Conspiracy?
A drug conspiracy does not have to be a cartel or a formal organization. Under federal law, a drug conspiracy exists whenever there is a verbal agreement or an unstated understanding between two or more people regarding transferring drugs from one person to another. You do not need to have a financial interest in the transaction to be a part of the conspiracy.
Here is an example: There is a street corner where you see people buying drugs every day. You go to that street corner, hold out $20, and someone takes the money and gives you an amount of cocaine. Both you and the person who sold you the cocaine can be hit with drug conspiracy charges.
Drug conspiracy charges are frequently leveled at defendants who are also charged with drug crimes, like cocaine distribution, methamphetamine manufacturing and growing marijuana.
Should You Cooperate With Law Enforcement?
The federal law enforcement system is designed to strongly encourage criminal defendants to cooperate with the government by giving up information about other people who may have committed a crime.
You do not have to cooperate before first consulting your lawyer. If you cooperate and give names to federal law enforcement officers without having a criminal defense lawyer broker the deal in a way that protects you — it is possible that your cooperation may still be used against you.
Contact Our Tyler, Texas, Criminal Defense Law Offices
We know that good people make mistakes and that good people also get wrongly accused of crimes. Our offices are located in a comfortable older home turned into an office building, and we invite you to sit down with us and seek legal advice from experienced attorney Tonda L. Curry. We offer confidential, nonjudgmental consultations and answers to your criminal law questions. To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 903.526.5115 or send an e-mail.
