Dallas Drug Crime Attorney

When facing drug charges, it’s crucial to have a skilled and experienced attorney on your side to defend your rights and protect your future. At Aulbaugh Law, our Dallas drug crime attorneys have a proven track record of successfully defending clients against a wide range of drug charges. Whether you’re facing possession, distribution, trafficking, or manufacturing charges, we have the knowledge and expertise to build a strong defense strategy tailored to your unique situation.

Comprehensive Defense Against Drug Charges

Our legal team can provide defense against various drug charges, including:

• Drug possession
• Intent to Sell / Intent to Deliver
• Prescription drug fraud
• Manufacture, Sale, Trafficking, and Distribution
• Proximity Enhancements – Schools / Churches
• Property Forfeiture
• Weapons Charges
• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
• “White Collar” Criminal Charges: money laundering/racketeering
• Federal Narcotics Charges

Penalties for Drug Charges in Dallas

Facing drug charges can have serious repercussions that extend beyond the courtroom. It’s crucial to understand how these charges can affect various aspects of your life, including employment opportunities, housing applications, and personal relationships. At Aulbaugh Law, we believe in equipping our clients with not only a strong legal defense but also the information they need to navigate this challenging time.

Here are some critical considerations to keep in mind when facing drug charges:

• Potential Jail Time: Depending on the severity of the charges, you could face significant jail or prison time, which can alter your life trajectory.
• Probation: Also called community supervision, the court may impose a sentence, or suspend all or a portion of the sentence, and require a term of probation to be served in lieu of the suspended sentence.
• Deferred adjudication: This grants an individual probation before he or she is convicted of the crime. The individual pleads guilty or no contest to the crime and the court withholds entry of judgment of conviction. If the person successfully completes the probation period, the charge is dismissed. However, if the individual commits a crime or violates the conditions while on probation, the individual is returned to court for sentencing.
• Drug court: Drug court programs have been implemented in several Texas counties.  Individuals selected to participate are screened to determine whether they suffer from substance abuse problems which should be addressed through rehabilitation treatment instead of incarceration.
• Court-ordered treatment: If an individual is convicted of a misdemeanor offense, the judge can send the person to a treatment center for up to 90 days instead of imposing a fine or sentence.
• Electronic monitoring: Commonly known as “House Arrest”, the court can authorize a person who has received a jail sentence to serve all or a portion of that sentence at home. 
• Work release: If a court imposes a jail confinement as a condition of probation or imposes that sentence be served in county jail, the court can authorize the confinement to be served during non-working hours so that individual can continue employment. In addition, the court can authorize release for the person to receive mental health, substance abuse, or health treatment.
• Community service: A judge can order a person to complete community service instead of serving a jail sentence or a portion of the sentence.  This result is unavailable if a jury imposed the sentence of confinement.
• Loss of Driver's License: Certain drug-related convictions can result in suspension of your driver's license, affecting your mobility and daily activities.
• Financial Strain: The costs associated with legal fees, fines, and increased insurance rates can create significant financial burdens..
• Employment Consequences: Many employers conduct background checks, and a drug-related conviction can significantly limit your job prospects. We can help you explore options to mitigate this concern.
• Educational Impact: A drug charge may affect your eligibility for financial aid or enrollment in educational programs. Understanding your rights can help you maintain your educational goals.
• Social Stigma: Drug charges can lead to social stigma and strained relationships. Our team can provide resources for support and counseling to help you through this emotional journey.

At Aulbaugh Law, we recognize that every client’s situation is unique. Our personalized approach ensures that we address your specific concerns and work towards the best possible outcome in your case. 

Contact Aulbaugh Law for Your Drug Charge Defense

James Aulbaugh is well-versed in federal and state drug charges, including those involving marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, OxyContin, mushrooms, ecstasy, and other types and classes of drugs. In State or Federal drug offenses, you need an aggressive, experienced Dallas drug crime attorney who can protect your rights and win your case. As a Former Chief Felony Prosecutor with 15 years of experience and Board Certification in Criminal Law, James Aulbaugh is ready to assist you with your case.  

Don’t wait to seek legal representation. Contact Aulbaugh Law today to schedule a consultation and start building a strong defense against drug charges.

Call (214) 380-3383 today or contact us online to get started with our experienced team of Dallas drug crime attorneys.