Recently, a Texas resident faced federal prison for his role in drug-related criminal activity. He was convicted of conspiracy to possess one kilogram or more of heroin, five kilograms or more of cocaine, and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Following his conviction, he was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison, a punishment that reflects the seriousness of the allegations and the crimes charged.
Transportation or sale is illegal. “Sale” refers to the act of selling drugs, giving them away, supplying them to others, administering them to others, or offering to do any of the above.
"Transporting" drugs involves carrying or transferring them from one place to another. Moderate mobility is possible. Walking, cycling, driving, etc., count as modes of transport.
Transporting any illegal material, regardless of distance or quantity, is against the law.
Were you arrested or convicted of an illegal drug crime?
You could be ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines and court fees, be placed on formal probation and made to pay for it, be subject to searches and seizures of your person, vehicle, or home by the police or probation department at any time, day or night, be drug tested at any time, be required to provide a DNA sample, be prohibited from entering certain areas, be required to complete drug treatment programs, and many other things. For this reason, you need a criminal defense attorney to fight for you and get you the lowest punishment the judge can impose.
At Abogados de Fe, we stay up-to-date on drug laws because they change from state to state. If you've been charged with drug transportation in the Houston, Texas, area, we're familiar with the laws that apply to your specific circumstances.
