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Drug Crimes

San Antonio Drug Crime Attorney

Protecting Your Freedom, Record, & Future After a Drug Charge

A drug charge can threaten everything you have worked for, including your job, your education, your housing, and your freedom. Texas treats drug offenses seriously, and what starts as a single traffic stop or a search of your home can quickly turn into a felony that carries years in prison. You need a San Antonio drug crime attorney who understands how these cases are built and who knows how to take them apart.

At Marc LaHood Law, we defend people facing every level of drug charge as part of our San Antonio criminal defense practice throughout Bexar County and across Texas, from simple possession to trafficking and distribution. We know that many of these cases turn on how the evidence was obtained, and we scrutinize every stop, search, and seizure to protect your rights and challenge the State’s case.

If you are being investigated or have already been arrested, call us at (210) 714-2625 or request a free consultation using our quick online form.

Mr. LaHood is incredibly helpful and skilled at what he does.
“I had an incident that landed me in court for the first time in my life which left me feeling extremely overwhelmed. Thankfully, Marc LaHood lives up to his reviews! He inspired confidence in me that the process would go smoothly with him as my attorney. Marc LaHood and his team have far exceeded my expectations”
- Aminta G.
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Why Call Marc LaHood Law for Your Drug Crime Defense

Drug cases often hinge on a single moment: the stop, the search, the questioning. Prosecutors build their case on the assumption that everything was done by the book. You need a San Antonio drug crime attorney who knows how to test that assumption, expose constitutional violations, and challenge the evidence at every turn. Attorney Marc LaHood brings proven courtroom experience and a generational legacy of advocacy to every case we take.

Clients trust us because we:

  • Act immediately to protect their rights and prevent early mistakes from damaging their case
  • Scrutinize how the evidence was obtained, including the legality of the traffic stop, search warrant, or seizure
  • Prepare for trial from day one, which gives them leverage and signals that we will not accept a weak plea deal
  • Remain available, giving them clear and honest guidance throughout the process
  • Treat them with respect, recognizing that one charge should not define their future

When your freedom and your future are on the line, you deserve a defense team that treats your case with the seriousness it demands. 

    the standards that define us

    • Always Within Reach
      We’re here when you need us most. We make ourselves available, responsive, and ready to guide you.
    • Courtroom Confidence
      Step into the courtroom knowing you have over 45 years of hard-earned experience in your corner.
    • Empathy in Action
      You don’t just have representation, you have someone who truly cares about your recovery and your justice.
    • Persistence That Wins
      We relentlessly pursue every avenue to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve. Giving up is never an option.

    About Drug Charges in Texas

    Texas prosecutes drug offenses under the Health and Safety Code, which sorts controlled substances into “penalty groups.” The severity of your charge depends on the type of drug, the amount involved, and whether the State alleges you intended to sell or distribute it rather than simply possess it. A small amount of one substance may be a misdemeanor, while a larger quantity of another can be a first-degree felony.

    Common drug charges we’ve successfully challenged include:

    • Possession of a controlled substance: From small amounts to quantities that trigger felony penalties.
    • Possession with intent to distribute: A more serious charge based on quantity, packaging, cash, or other alleged evidence of dealing.
    • Drug manufacturing and cultivation: Producing or growing controlled substances.
    • Drug trafficking and distribution: Felony charges that can carry lengthy prison sentences.
    • Prescription fraud: Obtaining or possessing prescription medication unlawfully.

    Most drug cases are prosecuted as Texas state crimes, but large-quantity trafficking and distribution allegations can also be charged as federal drug crimes that carry even harsher penalties. Because the stakes rise so sharply with the alleged quantity and intent, an experienced San Antonio drug crime attorney examines not just whether you possessed a substance, but whether the State can lawfully prove it, and whether your constitutional rights were respected along the way.

    Penalties for a Drug Conviction in Texas

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