DRUG CRIMES

Practice Areas > Drug Crimes

Texas Criminal Attorney Erick Platten

Drug offenses are either prosecuted in the state or federal courts. Normally, the amount of the drug or drugs involved determines which agency handles the case. Usually the Federal government is involved in lengthy investigations that utilize drug informants, undercover agents and many hours of audio and video surveillance.  Although State court can handle and State agencies can prosecute complex or undercover drug investigation you are more likely to find State court handling cases where the defendant was simply possessing illegal substances. If you have been charged with a drug crime, you should consult with Erick Platten immediately. The law Office of Erick Platten has successfully handled many criminal cases in both state and federal courts.

The Platten law Office will investigate your drug charge to find out if the search and seizure process in your case was handled lawfully.  We will defend your Constitutional rights. Erick Platten believes that unlawful seizure and search is threatening to not only you, but to the privacy of all Texan's. If we find that any unlawful procedures were used by law enforcement in your case, we will have that evidence thrown out immediately. We will also see to it that your rightful property is returned to you following unlawful property seizure.

Depending on the specific charges, being convicted of a drug crime in can result in years behind bars. If you or a loved one have been charged with a drug crime, you need an attorney who has top-notch experience in the court system and is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with the system to make sure your rights are not violated. Call the Platten Law Office so we can discuss your case today.