Drug Charges Defense
General information about Texas drug cases and defense issues
Drug cases in Texas can involve allegations ranging from simple possession to more serious accusations such as manufacturing or delivery. These cases often turn on search and seizure legality, whether the State can prove knowing possession, and how the evidence was handled and tested.
This page provides general educational information about common drug-charge issues in Northeast Texas courts. Every case is fact-specific, and outcomes depend heavily on early decisions and careful legal analysis.
Common Drug Case Issues in Texas
Searches, Stops & Warrants
- Traffic stops and expansions beyond the original reason
- Consent searches and scope limitations
- Warrant requirements and affidavit issues
Possession & Knowledge
- Whether the State can prove knowing possession
- “Affirmative links” arguments (especially in shared spaces)
- Constructive possession vs. actual possession
Weight, Packaging & Intent
- Drug weight thresholds and penalty levels
- Alleged intent to deliver (cash, scales, baggies, texts)
- Mixtures, purity issues, and lab measurement disputes
Lab Testing & Chain of Custody
- Testing methods and documentation
- Chain-of-custody gaps and evidence handling
- Suppression, exclusions, and reliability challenges
Service Area Context
Drug cases are handled throughout Northeast Texas. County-specific procedures and court practices may vary. For geographic coverage, see the Northeast Texas Criminal Defense Hub .
Contact
The Law Office of John L. Hickman, PLLC
101 W Houston St
Paris, TX 75460-4179
(903) 225-9489
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This page is general information only and is not legal advice. Submitting information does not create an attorney–client relationship. Attorney John Hickman is not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Principal office: Paris, TX.