Marijuana Defense Lawyer
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Marijuana charges in Texas are serious. A drug conviction can interfere with current or future employment, student loans, your apartment lease, and more. Our phone lines are open 24/7 so we can help with jail release and start fighting cannabis charges as soon as possible. We offer free consultations, and offices in both Round Rock and Austin, TX.
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Quyette Gunter
Austin TX
2023
My experience with Jason was very professional and he meant business.. handle what he needed to handle and got my felony charges dismissed
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Austin TX
2023
Jason & Team are amazing!!!! They helped my little brother on two felony cases one of which was completely dismissed the other was reduced to a misdemeanor! I am forever thankful to The Law Offices of Jason Trumpler!
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Unlike many other states in the U.S., Texas still regards all forms of marijuana as illegal. In the context of Texas law, possession refers to an individual who has marijuana in his "care, custody, control, or management." As such, whether or not the substance belongs to you, you can still be held accountable if police find it in your car or residence.
For legal purposes, marijuana includes any type or part of a cannabis plant, including leaves and seeds. Similar to other drug charges in Texas, the penalty for possession is determined by the amount of marijuana found in your car, home, or on your person. Our marijuana defense attorney provides this chart so you can know what punishment you may be facing:
| Possession | Charge | Maximum Penalty |
| Up to 2 ounces | Class B Misdemeanor | 180 days in jail, $2,000 fine |
| 2 - 4 ounces | Class A Misdemeanor | 1 year in jail, $4,000 fine |
| 4 ounces - 5 pounds | State Jail Felony | 2 years in jail, $10,000 fine |
| 5 - 50 pounds | Third Degree Felony | 10 years in prison, $10,000 fine |
| 50 - 2,000 pounds | Second Degree Felony | 20 years in prison, $10,000 fine |
| More than 2,000 pounds | First Degree Felony | Life in prison, $50,000 fine |
Mr. Trumpler Is a Proven
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Jason Trumpler provides aggressive defense representation throughout central Texas. He has handled thousands of drug cases and spent countless hours in the courtroom earning court victories. In addition, he has worked as a narcotics prosecutor and trained law enforcement officers, so he understands the tactics often used against defendants
Mr. Trumpler draws upon his extensive background in drug cases to mount the best possible defense. For a first offense misdemeanor marijuana charge, we can often work out a deal to get charges dismissed in exchange for drug treatment. For more serious charges, our attorney pursues every potential avenue with the goal of dismissal or reduced penalties.
Criminal Convictions Carry Collateral Consequences
The direct penalties of a marijuana conviction are not all you have to worry about. In addition to potential jail time and fines, you can face serious, long-lasting repercussions if convicted for possession of any amount of marijuana. These include:
Driver's License Suspension
If you are 21 years of age or older, your driver's license can be automatically suspended for six months upon conviction. For those under 21 years of age at the time of arrest, this suspension can increase to a full year.
Career Prospects
A conviction on your record can be easily found by a potential employer. Many employers consider any type of drug conviction to be an automatic disqualification for employment.
Loans and Leases
A criminal record can also prevent you from receiving student loans or maintaining current financial aid. These blemishes on your record can even impact an apartment lease.
