Defense of Federal Drug Charges in Texas
Drug cases that go to federal court are very different from state court drug charges. And it does not matter what the controlled substance involved is; any type of drug crime can end up in federal court, whether it involves crack, cocaine, ecstasy, methamphetamines or marijuana.
Convictions are easier to get. Federal drug laws are written to make the attorney general's job of prosecution and conviction easier than it usually is in state court. Sentencing is tougher. A charge that might result in probation in state court usually means federal prison time if the case is handled in federal court. The stakes are often higher. Federal drug charges often involve high-stakes issues, such as large quantities of drugs, allegations of organization and international transport.
The unfortunate truth is that — because convictions are so common — your average defense lawyer will focus their energy on minimizing a prison sentence instead of taking the time to attack the prosecution at its weakest points. Federal sentencing laws are more complex than Texas state sentencing laws, and the consequences can be absolutely devastating if you hire a defense lawyer without a lot of experience in defending drug crimes in the federal courts.
Texas defense lawyer Tonda L. Curry has 18 years' experience with criminal law. She was a federal prosecutor for 12 years, where she gained in-depth knowledge of how the federal courts handle criminal cases. Since becoming a defense lawyer, she has successfully defended numerous clients against federal drug charges. Our law office has successfully handled the following types of federal drug cases:
- Distribution or transportation in more than one state
- Distribution or transportation across the state of Texas
- Possession or distribution charges involving large quantities
- Drug cases where the defendants included illegal aliens
- Drug cases where the crimes involved guns
Defense of Federal Drug Crimes for Immigrants
If you are an immigrant accused of a drug-related crime, you may be deported if you are convicted. It is very important for you to understand that you may talk with a criminal defense lawyer like Tonda L. Curry privately and confidentially. Attorney Curry is not required to report your immigration status to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
Hire an Experienced and Savvy Criminal Defense Lawyer
We know that good people make mistakes and that good people also get wrongly accused of crimes. Our Tyler, Texas, law 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. For a free initial appointment, call us today at 903.526.5115 or send an e-mail.
