Heroin Possession Criminal Defense Attorney

Lawyer for Heroin Possession in Fort Worth, Texas

Heroin is a Penalty Group One substance in Texas and has very serious criminal consequences for possession of even a small amount. Along with the stiff punishment range for heroin put in place by the Texas legislature, the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office takes heroin charges very seriously. Criminal defense attorney Cody Cofer takes these drug charges very seriously and makes every effort to keep your heroin charge off of your record.

Criminal Defense Attorney Cody Cofer for Heroin Charges

If you were arrested for heroin possession, manufacturing, or delivery you need a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney. Cody Cofer has been a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer. He has extensive criminal trial experience and success and an impressive track record of arguing the constitutional issues that are often at play in drug charges defense. He is familiar and has a professional working relationship with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and is familiar with the variety of drug treatment and deferral programs available to people accused of heroin possession or delivery.

Possible Punishment for Heroin Possession Charges

Like most drug charges, the consequences for heroin possession depend largely on the amount of heroin allegedly recovered. A person will be charged with the offense of possession of heroin if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses heroin which is listed in Texas Penalty Group 1. The amount is determined by an aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants.

Less than 1 Gram of Heroin: Possession of less than one gram of heroin is a State Jail Felony which may result in confinement in a Texas State Jail Facility for a minimum of 180 days and maximum of 24 months along with a fine up to $10,000.

1 to 4 Grams of Heroin: Possession of one gram to four grams of heroin is a third degree felony which may result in confinement in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 10 years along with a fine up to $10,000.

4 to 200 Grams of Heroin: Possession of four grams to 200 grams of heroin is a second degree felony which may result in confinement in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 20 years along with a fine up to $10,000.

200 to 400 Grams of Heroin: Possession of 200 grams to 400 grams of heroin is a first degree felony which may result in confinement in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 99 years (or life) along with a fine up to $10,000.

More than 400 Grams of Heroin: Possession of one gram to four grams of heroin is a first degree felony which may result in confinement in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 99 years (or life) along with a fine up to $100,000.

The punishment range for a heroin charge may be greater depending on criminal history and other factors. A probated sentence may be possible or even mandatory in some cases. You need to discuss the heroin possession laws with a skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney for a full understanding of the consequences of a heroin conviction.

Tarrant County Heroin Possession Case

If you were arrested for heroin possession in any of the following cities your case will likely be filed in Tarrant County District Court:
Arlington, Azle (maybe Parker County), Bedford, Benbrook, Blue Mound, Burleson (maybe Johnson County), Colleyville, Crowley, Dalworthington Gardens, Edgecliff Village, Euless, Everman, Flower Mound (maybe Denton County), Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Grapevine (maybe Dallas County), Grand Prairie (maybe Dallas County), Haltom City, Haslet (maybe Parker or Wise Counties), Hurst, Keller, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Lakeside, Mansfield (maybe in Johnson or Ellis County), North Richland Hills, Pantego, Pelican Bay, Rendon, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Southlake (maybe in Denton County), Trophy Club (probable in Denton County), Watauga, Westlake (maybe in Denton County), Westover Hills, Westworth Village, White Settlement.