11/29/2024
I only had a very small amount of ma*****na on me and I was still arrested. I thought it was decriminalized in Texas?
Some states have decriminalized possessing small amounts of ma*****na, but unfortunately for you, Texas is not one of them. In fact, Texas takes nearly every kind of drug arrest extremely seriously. Even if you're holding just a tiny bit of ma*****na for a friend, if it's found in your possession, you could end up serving jail time.
If you are found guilty of possessing two ounces or less of ma*****na, you will most likely be convicted of a Class B Misdemeanor and can serve up to 180 days in jail and face up to a $2,000 fine. There's also a chance the judge will order drug treatment and/or community service. You will also lose your driver's license for 6 months or more.
There may not be much you can do to sway our state's lawmakers, but you can get a good drug crime attorney to take your case on. Many times, law enforcement officers violate search and seizure laws; if that is what happened in your situation, you may be able to get the charges thrown out. Contact Waco drug crime defense attorney Walter Reaves by calling 254-781-3588β to schedule a free consultation.