Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Fighting Your Drug Crime Charges

Drug crime charges in Texas carry severe consequences that range from fines and probation to decades in prison, depending on the type and quantity of the controlled substance involved. Texas classifies controlled substances into Penalty Groups, and the penalties for each group vary significantly.

Whether you are facing a first-time possession charge or a serious trafficking indictment, Attorney Canlas brings 26+ years of criminal defense experience to fight for the best possible outcome. He will scrutinize the circumstances of your arrest, challenge the legality of any search or seizure, and identify every available defense.

In many drug cases, the most critical issue is whether law enforcement respected your Fourth Amendment rights. Evidence obtained through an unlawful search may be suppressed, which can result in charges being reduced or dismissed entirely.

Drug Crime Cases We Defend

Drug Defense Strategies

• Challenging the legality of the traffic stop or initial police encounter
• Moving to suppress evidence obtained through unlawful searches or seizures
• Challenging the chain of custody and laboratory testing of alleged drugs
• Negotiating diversion programs and drug court for eligible defendants
• Contesting constructive possession when multiple people had access to the location
• Identifying entrapment in undercover sting operations