Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
some one current on felony probation was arrested for allegedly manufacturing control substance in a drug free zone; At what point would it be most beneficial to obtain paid attorney and the possibility of charges being reduced.
1 Answer from Attorneys
The drug free zone has a few different consequences if found true. It affects parole eligibility, it increases the minimum sentence by 5 years and forces the judge to stack sentences. This is particularly problematic here because there are 2 cases. Of course, a judge could stack the PV and new case but that's usually not the case. If it were my family member I would want to have my choice of counsel if my life were on the line. The drug free zone is frequently a bargaining chip. I often been able to get that dropped. However, it's impossible to predict whether any lawyer could get the charges dropped or reduced. Here's an article I wrote about these types of charges and some common mistakes I see others make defending them:
www.dallasjustice.com/top-10-things-know-defending-texas-charges-manufacture-delivery-illegal-substance/
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