Dallas Drug Manufacturing and Delivery Defense Attorney

Drug manufacturing and delivery charges are treated very seriously by Dallas prosecutors who will likely make an aggressive push for conviction. With that in mind, it will be critical that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as you possibly can; a criminal defense attorney will be able to help you ensure your rights are being observed at each and every point of the legal process.

If you have been charged with a crime, you may feel scared for your future, concerned for your family, and overwhelmed. This is all perfectly normal. Though the guidance of a skilled defense lawyer will not guarantee any outcome, it is your best chance at protecting your freedom. If you are serious about fighting the charges leveled against you, reach out to an attorney. An experienced criminal defense lawyer will evaluate your situation and work on your behalf to protect your rights, freedom, and reputation.

A drug manufacturing conviction can carry jail time and fines which will not only hurt your financial standing but also your career and future prospects. Don’t wait to reach out to an attorney if you are facing criminal charges in Texas. The Dallas drug manufacturing and delivery attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter will work with you to develop a comprehensive legal strategy that effectively challenges every aspect of your charges with the intent of eliminating or, at the very least, reducing those charges. Each case is unique, and attorney Lassiter has the skill, legal acumen, and tenacity to aggressively pursue the best possible results on your behalf. Call our office at (214) 845-7007 today.

Do I Need a Defense Lawyer?

When you’re facing charges it may feel like the world is against you, hiring a defense lawyer ensures that at least one person is fighting for you. Even if you are familiar with criminal law, if you want your rights protected, it is best to entrust your situation to a professional with the necessary time, resources, and hard-earned experience.

Each criminal case is unique. As such, your defense attorney will learn the specific details of your situation, consider possible action from the prosecutors, and plan your defense accordingly. Depending on the best strategy for your particular case, your defense lawyer may negotiate a plea bargain, arrange a sentencing program, or fight to have your charges dismissed all while guiding you through the trial process.

Though some defendants understand the severity of their charges, this isn’t the case for everyone. The wisdom of a seasoned lawyer is a vital resource for many defendants who need a reality check. Texas has some of the most serious penalties for drug manufacturing and delivery. It is crucial that you know exactly what you’re up against when the state of Texas has charged you with a crime.

Hiring investigators and reaching out to crucial witnesses are also duties that your defense attorney may perform to strengthen your case. The input from an expert witness can be a powerful testimony in rebutting claims that the prosecution makes against you. Lastly, a seasoned defense lawyer will be able to provide you will valuable insight on your best legal options.

Penalties for Drug Manufacturing and Delivery in Dallas

Dallas, and the state of Texas, in general, has very strict laws pertaining to controlled substances, and drug manufacturing & delivery charges are among the most potentially severe. Ranging anywhere from a class B misdemeanor to an enhanced first degree felony, the severity of charges in Dallas typically depends upon the following factors:

The type of drug in question
The amount of the drug that is being manufactured or transported
The presence of a weapon

While the most serious cases may carry a life sentence with a conviction, misdemeanors may also have a number of severe consequences.

Texas law categorizes drugs into different “schedules.” As mentioned above, the schedule that a drug is listed under in conjunction with the quantity will impact the punishment associated with a charge. According to Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.112, the following apply to schedule 1 drugs:

State jail felony – less than one gram of a schedule 1 drug
2nd degree felony – Over one gram, less than 4 grams
1st-degree felony – Over four grams, less than 200 grams
Life imprisonment or 10 to 99 years, $100,000 fine – Over 200 grams, less than 400 grams
Life imprisonment or 10 to 99 years, $250,000 fine – Over 400 grams

In addition to schedule 1, the Texas Health and Safety Code also categorizes drugs into 1A, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Each schedule carries its own set of qualifications and consequences.

Consult with a Dallas Drug Manufacturing and Delivery Defense Attorney

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, our Dallas drug manufacturing and delivery defense attorneys are committed to protecting your rights at each and every point of the legal process, all while developing an effective legal strategy that challenges each and every aspect of your case in an effort to reduce or altogether eliminate your charges. To discuss the particulars of your arrest with one of our Dallas criminal defense attorneys, please call our Dallas offices at (214) 845-7007 today.

TESTIMONIALS

Recommendation for Mark LassiterI am pleased to write a letter of recommendation. I highly recommend Mark Lassiter to others who are seeking such assistance. His representation allowed me to do very little in my case. It was Mark’s proven expertise and his legal knowledge that was valuable in getting my case dismissed. In short, I recommend Mark enthusiastically without reservation and I do believe he would be a valuable asset to you.

- Name Redacted

dear Markplease accept this letter on my and Susan’s behalf. there is a powerful message and testimony we would like to share with you for the first time.for over a year the weight of what happened to Reid was heavy on our souls. at first we held great anger, resentment and disgust toward Angel (the passenger). it became evident after turning 21 the Angel has a severe alcohol problem which my son nor us fully understood. The arrest also brought us great disappointment, frustration and disheartenment toward Reid.We have found that God often surprises us with his answers to our prayers. Prior to the arrest was had been in prayer that God help turn Reid away from selfishness, childishness and destructive ways. We prayed that God move to change him toward everlasting values and better choices in his life. We believe that God answered that prayer with the arrest. We blamed ourselves for bringing this calamity but understood it would take something this powerful to reach him. There is no doubt in our minds this ordeal has placed a permanent imprint on his soul.during the many delays associated with this case we were able to put forgiveness in our hearts toward Angel. Also during the many delays the full weight of the case in our and Reid’s mind triggered conversations pertaining to life decisions and direction. Time allowed us the opportunity to be rid of the noise and cloudiness of our emotions. We believe this to be a part of the master plan that God was overseeing.Only today did the full story become revealed. During this case with all the odds against us can we say without question that God was in it. How else could the series of events occurred within the judicial process that could put the opportunity in to your mind that there was a way to victory. The entire morning Susan and i were in fervent prayer even after your told us we had only a 25% chance of winning.Grace is the receipt of a blessing that is undeserved. Reid did not deserve to win today. We all are eternally marked by the message of grace given to us and you were the instrument that brought the gift to our house. Thank you from bottom of our souls and may God bless and keep you all of your days.

- Name Redacted

Dear Mr. Lassiter,Today you saved my son’s life. When he received a DWI, it broke my heart because I knew it would be on his record forever. It would limit his options in life. He would be paying for his stupid mistake for the rest of his life. At 21 years of age he was overwhelmed with the depth of the problem he created for himself.I decided to find him the best lawyer in Dallas, and I did. I researched lawyers for two days, and then I found you. I knew from the moment I read about you that you were the one we needed. When I met you, I knew instantly that I had complete confidence in you. Even if the result had ended with my son being guilty, I would have had peace knowing that he had had THE BEST lawyer.Listening to you “own” the courtroom today was amazing. You told us in the morning that we only had about 25% chance to win; however, by the middle of the afternoon the case was over before the prosecutors even finished, and we won! What an incredible lawyer you are!I will be grateful forever to you. Your work has given my son a second chance. He left the courtroom today with a whole new perspective on life…thanks to you!Very sincerely,

- Susan Ellis

unless you are already a petty criminal with countless B and C misdemeanors and a misdemeanor A pending, a DWI charge might not really matter much – for all the others counts: Fight it with all you got – get the best professional to your side you can find!Why should you? A simple google search “Texas DWI penalties” will give you an idea what you are looking at: prison, probation, fines, classes, ignition interlock, insurance rate skyrockets and a criminal record for life (yes – this can happen even for a first time DWI in Texas) Now if you read until this point you probably are charged with a DWI (or simply board) and you are shopping for a lawyer – so some basic guidance:a) Same as in real life: You want to be surrounded by people who know what they are talking about. Nobody likes people who constantly brag around, through around the usual business buzz words which doesn’t mean anything. So: Get somebody who is specialized in this field, means if 50% or more of his work is in the field of defending DWI’s that’s probably a good indicator– Mark is one of them – talk to him you will see!b) Educate yourself – thanks to a wonderful innovation by DARPA (which you are using in this moment) you can read all about it: What happened the night before, what’s a SFT, what is a legal stop, how does an Intoxilyzer 5000 work and what flaws does it have, possible plea bargain options (not so tempting ones in TX anyway) – read the stuff, it’s out there and discuss it with your attorney – if he doesn’t want or can’t answer your questions, that’s a pretty good indicator that your sitting in the wrong office, run!– Mark WILL answer your questions – and I’m convinced you cannot surprise him with a question in your case that he can’t answer or will find an answer for you!c) Your lawyer should – more or less – from the beginning be willing to take your case to Trial, all the way. What do you have to lose? If you are a BAC 0.28 candidate and you plea it down to a misdemeanor B it technically looks better on paper – but it will still follow you for life (most employers wouldn’t even consider the difference or know it – a DWI is a DWI…) If you are a BAC 0.09 candidate your chances are even better – (did you know the Intoxilyzer 5000 gives himself a +-0.02 calibration margin? What now, is a BAC 0.09 and hour after driving now under the legal limit? Guess what, the state will state “off course NOT! The magic machine proved he’s Intoxicated and guilty!” That’s why you need a lawyer on your side who is willing to take it to trial!– Mark is a trial lawyer – those people don’t want to plea out, they need the courtroom as their stage, that’s what they love to do, that’s what they are good at – so let him do it for you!d) Money / Costs – completely neglect. This is not the time for price comparison. You are not out there to shop for new hardwood floor for your living room – you are out there to get the best possible outcome in a situation which initial will hurt you if convicted pretty bad (financially), possible cost you your job, destroy your reputation and will follow you around for the rest of your natural life.– Mark will not overcharge you for his service, in my opinion you are getting a great deal. If you have the feeling you cannot afford a lawyer like Mark put it into perspective: if you hire a $500 lawyer and plead guilty maybe to a DWI misdemeanor B, you will pay much more over the years in court costs, classes, probation fees, DPS surcharges, insurance and and and… But if you hire Mark, you have one of the best at your side, you have a real chance – off course Mark isn’t a magic wizard who can make everything go away in a moment’s notice, but 5,10,20 years down the road you don’t want to think “oh boy, I wish I would have fought this thing more aggressively back then…” I was already a bit into my case when I met Mark. Mark has a can do attitude, does not try to beat around the bush and most importantly: He looks at things, tries different avenues, seeks out weaknesses in the case base on the evidence presented – if you meet him, you will have the same experience. During our meetings we discussed alternatives and other options e.g. expert witnesses, jury trial, bench trial, plea agreement (even if he didn’t like that – Mark doesn’t want to plea, he wants to win for his clients)And here is the outcome:A clear acquittal – NOT GUILTY(even better than a dismissal which technically can be reopened by the DA within the statute of limitations – if I understood that right – Not guilty means you are not guilty, case expunged – that’s the end of it!)Mark’s services helped me to get the best possible outcome you can expect when you are charged with a (DWI / DUI) crime and I hope I will never see him again….. (under such circumstances J ) –

- Daniel

I would never use or recommend anyone else for anybody else for a criminal manner.

- Cory M.

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