Drug Charge Defense Attorney Fort Worth & Tarrant County

Drug Cases in Tarrant County Courts

Misdemeanor drug cases in Tarrant County are heard in the Tarrant County Criminal Courts at Law. Felony drug cases are heard in the Tarrant County District Courts. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office prosecutes drug cases aggressively, particularly cases involving delivery, manufacturing, or large quantities. Todd Rash regularly appears in Tarrant County courts and has extensive experience with the local prosecutors and judges.

Drug Possession in Fort Worth

Fort Worth sees a high volume of drug possession cases, many arising from traffic stops on I-35W, I-30, I-820, and other major corridors. Law enforcement frequently uses traffic stops as a pretext to search vehicles for drugs. An experienced attorney can challenge the legality of the stop, the search, and the seizure and in many cases, get the evidence suppressed and the charge dismissed.

THC and Vape Cartridge Cases in Tarrant County

THC concentrate including vape cartridges, wax, shatter, and edibles is classified as a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance in Texas, meaning even a small amount is a felony. Tarrant County prosecutors charge these cases as felonies, and many defendants are surprised to learn that a THC vape cartridge carries harsher penalties than marijuana flower. Todd Rash has extensive experience defending THC cases in Tarrant County.

Drug Delivery and Manufacturing in Fort Worth

Drug delivery and manufacturing charges carry significantly higher penalties than simple possession. In Tarrant County, these cases are prosecuted in the district courts and can result in decades in prison for large quantities. An experienced attorney can challenge the evidence, the informant's credibility, and the legality of any search warrants used in the investigation.

Drug Cases in Arlington and Other Tarrant County Cities

Todd Rash defends drug cases throughout Tarrant County, including Arlington, Haltom City, Euless, Bedford, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Mansfield, Burleson, and all other Tarrant County communities. He also handles cases in Parker County, Johnson County, Hood County, Wise County, and other surrounding counties.

Potential Penalties

• › Marijuana possession (2 oz or less): Class B misdemeanor up to 180 days jail
• › THC concentrate (less than 1g): State jail felony (180 days to 2 years)
• › Controlled substance possession (Penalty Group 1, less than 1g): State jail felony
• › Drug delivery: 2nd degree felony to 1st degree felony depending on substance and quantity
• › Drug manufacturing: Up to life in prison for large quantities

Possible Defenses

• › Unlawful traffic stop: lack of reasonable suspicion
• › Unlawful search and seizure: no warrant or valid exception
• › Lack of knowledge of the substance
• › Constructive possession: the drugs were not yours
• › Lab testing errors or improper identification of the substance
• › THC content below 0.3%: legal hemp product
• › Entrapment
• › Eligibility for deferred adjudication or diversion

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