Dallas Drug Paraphernalia Defense Attorney

Like other drug-related offenses, Dallas prosecutors will aggressively pursue drug paraphernalia charges against anyone suspected of possessing illegal items. With that in mind, you should consider retaining legal representation as early on in the legal process as you can. In addition to disrupting your professional goals, a drug paraphernalia conviction can saddle you with serious fines and a mark on your criminal record.

Once charges have been brought against you, you may feel afraid, uncertain of what the future holds for you, and confused about you should do next. While this is all perfectly natural, let this motivate you to find the best lawyer to defend your case. Reach out to a skilled lawyer to ensure that one mistake doesn’t derail your life as you know it. Though you may feel overwhelmed, an experienced criminal defense attorney will know what moves you will need to make as you begin preparing your defense.

When you are on the opposing side of a Texas prosecutor, you need a committed and experienced defense lawyer who will listen to you and fight for your rights. Our Dallas drug paraphernalia defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter understand just how frightening these charges can be; however, you need to remember that you have not been convicted of anything yet as we will do everything we can to keep it that way. Our lawyers don’t compromise on results, service, or hard work. To speak with a member of our talented defense team, call (214) 845-7007 today.

Do I Need a Drug Paraphernalia Lawyer?

If you are serious about keeping your criminal record clean, maintaining a good reputation, and fighting against the most severe penalties associated with your charges, you need a lawyer to represent you. The unfortunate truth is that a successful conviction can completely derail your career, hurt your earning potential, and continue to impact your opportunities for the rest of your life. Especially if you’ve never been charged with a crime before, you need to know how serious your situation is.

Entrusting your legal representation to an experienced Dallas drug paraphernalia attorney will provide you with much-needed insight into your options. If you’ve been charged with a crime, it is completely understandable to feel completely out of control of your situation. Though your lawyer can never guarantee results, a skilled defense can help offset some of the uncertainty that you feel about the future.

Additionally, a defense lawyer has the legal resources, contacts, and experience needed to craft an effective strategy to fight on your behalf. Whether pleading guilty or fighting against the charges, your attorney can explain to you the potential consequences of each decision. This knowledge could ultimately be the difference between you facing serious fines and having your case dismissed.

Why Hire Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter to Handle my Case?

When deciding which lawyer you should hire, consider their record. The team at Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter has an incredibly impressive list of results and successes. From getting serious charges and penalties reduced to having cases dismissed altogether, our lawyers know how to fight for your rights. Over the years we’ve successfully represented many people whose lives would have been completely disrupted had they been convicted of a crime.

We have continually channeled our fighting spirit to defend our clients. Our lawyers truly understand how stressful a criminal charge can be, both emotionally and financially. Through remaining present, accessible, and communicative throughout, we want you to understand that we are here to support you during this difficult time.

When you need the confidence that comes with a skilled lawyer, call Attorney Lassiter. Over the years he has acquired many impressive distinctions and accolades including being elected as a Texas SuperLawyer, being named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and admittance to practice law in the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a former Dallas County prosecutor and a member of the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Dallas Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.

Items Considered Drug Paraphernalia

Drug paraphernalia charges may result from the possession of any item that is intended to use, conceal, or prepare an illicit drug, such as the following:

Bongs
Glass pipes
Plastic bags
Digital scales
Roach holders
Cocaine freebase kits
Razor blades
Syringes
Vials

In order for the prosecution to successfully convict someone, they must be able to prove that the paraphernalia was used, or intended to be used, with a controlled substance. In mounting an effective defense, our team will always push the prosecutors to meet this standard.

If the prosecution cannot distinguish the alleged paraphernalia from a harmless household item by proving that it is explicitly connected to an illicit substance, then you should not face criminal consequences. Some of the penalties attached to a successful drug paraphernalia conviction include:

Possession – Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by fine
Delivery – Class A Misdemeanor, 90 days to 1 year in county jail and a $4,000 fine

Depending on your past criminal record, punishments attached to a successful conviction for drug paraphernalia possession or delivery can vary. Our Dallas legal team will work closely with you to develop a comprehensive legal strategy intended to help you reduce or, ideally, altogether eliminate your drug paraphernalia charges.

Consult with a Dallas Drug Paraphernalia Defense Attorney

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, our Dallas drug paraphernalia defense attorneys understand just how much you have at stake; we will do everything we can to help you protect your future. We’ve been working for members of the Dallas community for years, and have experience across a broad spectrum of criminal matters.

We care about your future and we are ready to fight for you. To confidentially discuss the particulars of your arrest with one of our Dallas criminal defense attorneys, please call our Dallas office 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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