DRUG DEFENSE

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If you or a loved has been charged with a drug crime contact the Law Office of Munoz & Paltz today. From the beginning of your case we will take an aggressive approach to work towards favorable results.   We will analyze every detail of your case,  contesting every questionable police action, and scrutinize every lab test.   

Texas has harsh penalties for the manufacture, sale,distribution and  possession of a controlled substance.  The severity of the penalties depend on the type, the amount, and the circumstances surrounding the possession of the controlled substance. Texas categorizes controlled substances into different penalty groups which is key in determining the penalties that you or a loved one may face.  

Most Common Penalty Group 1 Substances 

• Cocaine
• Opium
• Methadone
• Demerol
• Heroin  
• Morphine
• Hydrocodone 
• Vicodin
• Hydromorphone
• Oxycodonen
• Rohypnol; Date Rape
• Gamma Hydroxybutryric Acid / GHB
• Ketamine / Kat; Special K
• Methamphetamine / Crank; Speed

Most Common Penalty Group 1A Substance: 

• LSD

Most Common Penalty Group 2 Substances: 

•  MDMA/ Ecstasy
• Mushrooms
• Hashish, oils, resin, concentrate, extracts, or wax from marijuana (marijuana itself is not included in this category)

Most Common Penalty Group 2A Substance: 

•  Synthetic cannabinoids / K-2

Most Common Penalty Group 3 Substances

• Xanax
• Valium
• Peyote/ Mescaline
• Steroids

Penalty Group 4 includes prescription drugs which affect the central nervous system . 

The Law Office of Munoz & Paltz can help you with cases involving: 

• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver 
• Delivery of a Controlled Substance 
• Manufacture of a Controlled Substance
• Drug Trafficking 
• Drug Smuggling 
• Drug Sales 
• Intent to Distribute 
• Prescription Fraud