Tyler Drug Trafficking, Manufacturing, Possession, & Distribution

FAQs

Texas law firm of Tonda Curry & Associates offers the following answers to some frequently asked questions about drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug distribution, and drug possession in Tyler.

Drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug possession, drug distribution

What are some types of situations when I may be charged with drug possession?

If the police find drugs on you, whether in your pockets or anywhere else on your body, you can be charged with possession. Constructive possession can apply where drugs are found in a place that you normally control or could easily reach such as in your car or in your home or apartment. A person charged with possession must be shown to have custody, care, and control of the illegal drug.

What is a POM?

POM is short for possession of marijuana. Factors involved in a POM charge include weight of the marijuana, location, and the criminal record of the defendant. Even a miniscule amount of marijuana can result in a POM charge.

What is a charge of possession with intent to distribute?

Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute usually elevates the seriousness of a drug-related charge. Such factors as storing a controlled substance in small packages or keeping a notepad with phone numbers and schedules can be used against a defendant to prove this charge.

What are some defenses that can be raised to drug charges?

Regardless of the amount, drug charges can generally be defended on three grounds:

• The items seized were not illegal drugs
• The defendant did not “possess” the drugs
• The seizure of the drugs was made a result of a violation of the constitutional or statutory rights of the defendant

What are some types of drug trafficking charges?

Drug trafficking can be charged for the manufacture, import, export, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance or for the possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, import, export, distribute, or dispense that substance.

What is the punishment for manufacture or delivery of drugs?

The punishment for a conviction on drug dealing charges depends on your past history and the facts of the case, particularly the amount of drugs involved.

Contact our Attorneys

If you are charged with drug distribution or drug possession, contact our attorney as soon as possible. The attorneys at Tonda Curry & Associates are skilled in all aspects of drug violations, including Tyler drug trafficking and Tyler drug manufacturing. Let us protect your rights and fight for you.