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Drug Charge Defense
- Drug Charge
- Drug Distribution
- Drug Manufacturing
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- Marijuana Possession
- Marijuana Possession Case Results
- Cocaine Possession
- Controlled Substance Possession
- Crystal Meth Possession
- Drug Manufacturing
- Ecstasy Possession
- Heroin Possession
- Hydrocodone Possession
- K2 Possession
- OxyContin Possession
- Psychedelic Mushrooms Possession
- Steroids Possession
- Xanax Possession
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Texas Marijuana Laws
What Is the Long-Term Impact of a Drug Conviction?
Many people don’t think much of drug convictions, especially misdemeanor convictions. What’s the worst that can happen? Get slapped with a fine and spend a few nights in jail. No big deal, right?
But those are just the short-term legal consequences of a minor drug conviction. It’s really the long-term consequences you should be worried about. They’re the ones that will most severely impact your life.
So what is the long-term impact of a drug conviction in Texas?
Non-Legal Consequences of a Drug Conviction
Aside from the obvious fact that you have a black mark on your criminal record, your drug conviction can affect your life in many ways:
- Drug convictions, whether misdemeanors or felonies, can bar you from many types of employment opportunities.
- You could be ineligible for certain government programs, loans, and housing opportunities.
- You could seriously impact your family situation, and custody of the children could go to your spouse in the event of a divorce.
- A permanent legal resident could be deported because of a drug charge—even a misdemeanor.
- Your conviction can increase your punishment for any future crimes you may be convicted of. For example, a second offense is more seriously punished than a first offense, and so on.
- You could lose some of your rights, such as the right to bear arms, the right to vote, and the right to sit on a jury.
Get Help from a Texas Drug Charge Lawyer
We know the plea deal the prosecutor is offering sounds tempting, especially if it includes no jail time, but a qualified drug charge attorney can most likely get you a better deal. In many cases, we can even get the prosecutor to drop the charges.
Get in touch with a Texas drug charge lawyer at Tillman Braniff, PLLC so we can help you avoid the long-term impacts of a drug conviction. We will discuss your case with you for free during an initial consultation. Call us at 512-236-0505 or complete our online contact form below.
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