Drugs / Marijuana
The Marijuana Attorney and Controlled Substance Attorneys at Beaty & Sipes Law have handled all levels of drug cases.
Marihuana (marijuana) may have been legalized in several states for recreational use, and in other states for medical purposes, however marijuana possession remains illegal in the State of Texas. Marijuana possession and production is also illegal under United States federal laws. In June of 2019, the Texas legislature changed the definition of marijuana, requiring the prosecution to prove that the marijuana plant, cannabis sativa L, contain a THC concentration of .03% or greater.
Marijuana laws and drug possession laws are located in the Health and Safety Code. The Marijuana lawyers and drug possession lawyers at Beaty and Sipes can explain the issues of your case to you. The range of punishment for these cases can range from a Class B misdemeanor for a marijuana amount less than 2 ounces, all the way to a 1st degree felony with a range of punishment up to life in prison for over 200 grams of cocaine, methamphetamine or heroin. Some factors that can also affect the level of charge other than the amount includes Manufacture / Delivery Controlled Substance, Delivery to a Minor, and the location the substance is possessed such as a Drug Free Zone.
Marihuana (marijuana) may have been legalized in several states for recreational use, and in other states for medical purposes, however marijuana possession remains illegal in the State of Texas. Marijuana possession and production is also illegal under United States federal laws. In June of 2019, the Texas legislature changed the definition of marijuana, requiring the prosecution to prove that the marijuana plant, cannabis sativa L, contain a THC concentration of .03% or greater.
Marijuana laws and drug possession laws are located in the Health and Safety Code. The Marijuana lawyers and drug possession lawyers at Beaty and Sipes can explain the issues of your case to you. The range of punishment for these cases can range from a Class B misdemeanor for a marijuana amount less than 2 ounces, all the way to a 1st degree felony with a range of punishment up to life in prison for over 200 grams of cocaine, methamphetamine or heroin. Some factors that can also affect the level of charge other than the amount includes Manufacture / Delivery Controlled Substance, Delivery to a Minor, and the location the substance is possessed such as a Drug Free Zone.
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Marijuana Testing Standards have changed.
There were only a few forensic laboratories in Texas that were set up to test marijuana under the new standard. Even though marijuana remained illegal, this caused several cases throughout Texas to be dismissed. As of February, 2020, the biggest lab system in Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab announced that they expected to begin testing marijuana under the new definition, and could be conducting testing by the summer of 2020. The marijuana attorneys at Beaty and Sipes are experienced in the new law and practices of the law enforcement agencies, and can help you with your case. |
Qualified and Experienced Attorneys
Marijuana Enforcement and Drug Enforcement
The Marijuana Attorney and Controlled Substance Attorneys at Beaty & Sipes Law have handled all levels of drug cases. As an undercover narcotics officer, Mr. Sipes conducted hand to hand purchases of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin, taken down marijuana grow operations and Meth Labs and initiated traffic stops on vehicles transporting large quantities of marijuana and other drugs. As prosecutors, both Lindy Beaty and Ricky Sipes prosecuted all levels of marijuana related cases including allegations that marijuana was brought into jails and controlled substance tampered with or destroyed. In smaller counties such as Ellis, Hill, Johnson and Navarro, local law enforcement and prosecutors still aggressively enforce marijuana drug laws.
Unlawful Arrest
Drug possession charges often times present unique circumstances that need to be evaluated to make sure the arrest, search and seizure was lawful. If the police officer conducted an unlawful arrest or an unlawful search that led to the seizure of controlled substance, the law may require that evidence be suppressed. These situations are case specific and depend on specific details of each particular case. Beaty and Sipes will be glad to meet with you to discuss your case
Unlawful Arrest
Drug possession charges often times present unique circumstances that need to be evaluated to make sure the arrest, search and seizure was lawful. If the police officer conducted an unlawful arrest or an unlawful search that led to the seizure of controlled substance, the law may require that evidence be suppressed. These situations are case specific and depend on specific details of each particular case. Beaty and Sipes will be glad to meet with you to discuss your case
As a former Police Officer, Ricky spent over 5 years as a narcotics investigator.
The attorneys at Beaty and Sipes Law are here to help you if you caught up in a marijuana case or a dope case,
give us a call at 972-876-4046 for a free consultation.
The attorneys at Beaty and Sipes Law are here to help you if you caught up in a marijuana case or a dope case,
give us a call at 972-876-4046 for a free consultation.
