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Drug trafficking charges in Houston can put your freedom, your job, and your future in danger, and the choices you make in the first few hours often shape everything that happens next. The right lawyer can step in fast, protect your rights, and start fighting for you right away.
LaVine Law Firm helps you fight back against drug trafficking charges with an aggressive defense built around your situation. Call us today at 713-428-2264 for a free confidential case evaluation.
When your freedom is on the line, you want a team that has done this before and knows how Harris County courts really work. Our board-certified criminal defense attorneys have earned recognition from Super Lawyers, and we secured over 700 dismissals for our clients in 2025 alone.
We know how frightening a trafficking charge feels, so we move quickly to protect you. LaVine Law Firm also offers payment plans, because strong legal representation should be within reach when you need it most. Call 713-428-2264 today.
Trafficking cases move quickly, and the state starts building against you the moment you are arrested, so having a lawyer early can make a real difference in the outcome.
Here is how our Houston attorneys step in and protect you from the start:
From the first stop to the final hearing, police and prosecutors must respect your rights, and even one violation can change your case. We watch for unlawful searches, improper questioning, and missed warnings that could hurt you. When your rights are ignored, we act fast to hold the state accountable.
The prosecution's case often rests on lab results, informants, and claims about what you knew or planned. Our team reviews every piece of that evidence and looks for weak spots, gaps, and mistakes. When the proof does not hold up, we push to keep it out of court.
Not every case has to go to trial, and a strong negotiator can open the door to reduced or dropped charges. We know how Harris County prosecutors think, and we use that knowledge to fight for a better result. Where the facts support it, we work to lower what you are facing.
When a case does head to trial, preparation is everything, and we build each defense with care and detail. Our attorneys gather evidence, prepare witnesses, and craft a clear story for the judge or jury. We walk into the courtroom ready to fight for your freedom.
A Houston drug trafficking lawyer protects your rights, reviews how police gathered evidence, and challenges any search that broke the law. At LaVine Law Firm, we question weak proof, push to lower or drop charges, and build a defense made for your case.
Drug trafficking under Texas law means making, delivering, or holding a controlled substance with intent to deliver it, and it is punished more harshly than simple possession.
The rules live in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, found in Chapter 481 of the Health and Safety Code. Under this law, the state groups drugs into penalty groups, and your charge depends on which group the drug falls in and how much of it was involved.
Because trafficking assumes you planned to sell or hand off the drug, prosecutors often push for felony charges that carry years in prison. Our team knows how the state builds these cases, and we know where those cases tend to fall apart.
Trafficking charges cover many different drugs, and each one carries its own penalty group, weight rules, and defense angles. Our Houston attorneys defend clients against a wide range of trafficking accusations, and here are the ones we see most often.
Cocaine sits in Penalty Group 1, which holds some of the most heavily punished drugs in Texas. Because the weight thresholds are low, even a small amount can trigger a serious felony charge. We look closely at how the drug was found, weighed, and tied to you before the state ever gets to argue intent.
Methamphetamine also falls under Penalty Group 1, so the penalties climb fast as the weight goes up. Prosecutors often lean on lab reports, informants, and claims about intent to deliver. Our team digs into each of those pieces and challenges anything that does not hold up.
Heroin is another Penalty Group 1 drug, and trafficking charges here can bring long prison sentences and heavy fines. The state frequently relies on surveillance, phone records, or a confidential source. We test how that evidence was collected and whether your rights were respected the entire time.
Texas treats fentanyl with special harshness because of how dangerous it is, and charges can escalate quickly with weight. These cases often move fast and carry enormous pressure. We work just as fast to protect you, question the evidence, and fight for the best possible result.
Marijuana is handled separately from the numbered penalty groups, yet trafficking-level amounts can still bring felony charges and steep fines. Many of these cases begin with a traffic stop or a search that may have crossed the line. We examine every stop, every search, and every claim the state makes.
Drug trafficking penalties in Texas depend on the type of controlled substance, its penalty group, and the amount involved.
Depending on the circumstances, you may face:
A conviction may also result in:
A drug trafficking conviction may also lead to:
Texas law imposes harsher penalties when:
Beyond criminal penalties, a conviction can affect nearly every aspect of your future, including:
A strong defense can change the entire direction of your case, and the right strategy depends on how the police acted and what the state can actually prove.
Our Houston attorneys often rely on these defenses:
The steps you take right after an arrest can protect your case and your future, so it helps to know what to do before anything else happens.
Follow these steps as soon as you can:
If you are facing drug trafficking charges, do not wait to get help, because the sooner you act, the more our Houston drug trafficking lawyers can do for you. At LaVine Law Firm, we fight to protect your rights, challenge the state's case, and pursue the best possible outcome for your future.
Attorney Brian LaVine and our team are ready to stand with you right now. Call LaVine Law Firm in Houston today at 713-428-2264 for a free, confidential case evaluation.
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