Marijuana Lawyer in Houston | Attorney  

Many people feel that possession of marijuana, also called cannabis, is not a serious crime. Public opinion about marijuana possession is changing, due in part to the legalization of medical marijuana in some states. In Texas, marijuana possession is a crime and can have a deep impact on your future, your education and your career. If you have been arrested for a marijuana case in Houston or the surrounding areas the attorneys at the Law Offices of Billy Skinner can help.

Texas Marijuana Charges, Penalties, Defenses & More

Houston marijuana attorney Billy Skinner is an active proponent of marijuana rights and has compiled the marijuana resources below to help educate anyone charged with marijuana offenses in Houston, Texas.

Defending Marijuana Cases

Billy Skinner is a Houston Marijuana defense attorney who uses his previous experience as an Assistant District Attorney to defend his clients’ rights. He has a deep understanding of the applicable laws and the strategies typically employed by the prosecution. As a former Prosecutor in Harris County and a NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) Legal Committee member, Marijuana defense attorney Billy Skinner knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Mr. Skinner and his team of legal professionals will work hard to protect your rights, ensure the government did not violate your 4th amendment rights and fight to have your case dismissed.

The legal professionals at the Law Offices of Billy Skinner have the knowledge and experience necessary to help you with a variety of marijuana cases, including:

• Possession of Marijuana: The penalties for possession of marijuana depend upon the amount of marijuana possessed. Possession can be either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the facts of your case.
• Medical Marijuana: Possession of marijuana is illegal in Texas even if you have a valid prescription from another state where medical marijuana possession is legal. Authorities are not necessarily lenient or sympathetic towards people arrested for possession of medical marijuana in Texas.
• Possession with Intent to Sell: If you possess marijuana in an amount or under circumstances that cause authorities to believe that you intended to distribute, you can be charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver. This crime is a felony and has a greater penalty than the penalty for simple possession.
• Trafficking in Marijuana: Trafficking is one of the most serious drug crimes in Texas. A conviction for drug trafficking can result in a felony criminal record, a prison sentence and harsher penalties than other drug crimes.
• Operating a Grow House or Marijuana Cultivation: If you are found in possession of marijuana plants, even if you are growing the plants for personal use, the government can charge you in federal court. You may face separate charges for each plant that you possess.
• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): Just as someone can be arrested for driving while intoxicated by alcohol, the same applies to marijuana. Although a first offense is a misdemeanor, you will be required to attend classes, do community service, submit to a substance abuse evaluation and you may have to attend treatment.

Contact a Houston Marijuana Defense Attorney Today

The legal professionals at the Law Offices of Billy Skinner will fight to encourage the DA to dismiss your case or reduce your charges. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin protecting your rights. We offer a free consultation and will treat you and your case with the respect and attention that you deserve.