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Drug Crime Defense

Federal Drug Crimes / State Drug Crimes

Federal Drug Crimes are similar to State Drug Crimes. In many cases, the difference is often the identity of the arresting authority. If you were arrested by a federal police officer or DEA agent, then you will be charged with a federal crime. If you were arrested by state or local police, you will likely be charged with a state crime.

AFTER AN ARREST FOR A DRUG CRIME, DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE OR ANYONE ELSE UNTIL YOU HAVE SOUGHT COUNSEL FROM AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER!

Located in Dallas, Texas, The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC features Drug Crime Lawyer and Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist* Fred Burns.

Mr. Burns provides individuals throughout the Dallas County area with a vigorous defense against allegations of a state or federal drug crime. Attorney Fred Burns has more than 20 years’ experience with criminal law and criminal procedure (including extensive experience as a former prosecutor in Dallas County). He understands how a prosecutor will likely proceed with your case, as well as the strengths and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case against you.

For additional information about Fred Burns’ qualifications and some of the benefits of retaining him for your defense, please visit the Why You Want to Retain Attorney Fred Burns page.

Call 512-826-5120 for the greater Austin area or (214) 821-1919 for the greater Dallas area today to speak with experienced Board Certified Texas Criminal Law Specialist Fred Burns about your drug charges.

Experienced Dallas Drug Crime Defense Attorney

Dallas Defense Attorney Fred Burns has extensive experience handling Drug Crime Defenses. He will provide you with a vigorous defense against all drug crime charges, including the following:

  • Drug Trafficking – including marijuana / cannabis, crack, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines (crystal meth), prescription drugs and other narcotics
  • Drug Possession – including possession of marijuana (cannabis / pot), cocaine (powder or crack), heroin (horse or cheese), ecstasy (X), club drugs and other narcotics or stimulants
  • Drug Manufacturing – including arrest in a meth house, used to manufacture methamphetamines
  • Drug Cultivation – including growing marijuana / cannabis for use or sale

Criminal Defense Attorney Fred Burns utilizes his background as a former prosecutor and more than 20 years’ of experience to exploit weaknesses in the government’s federal drug case against you and to use the strengths of your case to negotiate a favorable plea or to fight to defend your rights and interests in trial.

Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Federal Drug Charges

Federal Drug Charges are subject to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which in June of 2008, were made much more flexible. Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Fred Burns understands the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and can discuss these with you.

Contact Board Certified Texas Criminal Defense Specialist Fred Burns

To discuss your federal or state drug crime charges in confidence with an experienced Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney who is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, please schedule a confidential consultation with Fred Burns by calling 512-826-5120 for the greater Austin area or (214) 821-1919 for the greater Dallas area or, if you prefer, fill out our intake form and Mr. Burns will contact you to schedule an appointment.

* Fred Burns is Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Located in Dallas, Texas, The Law Office of Fred Burns, PC defends individuals throughout the North Texas area who are charged with a criminal felony or misdemeanor in state or federal court, including people charged in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman and Tarrant counties. Cities in the practice area include Arlington, Carrollton, Dallas, Denton, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lewisville, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Rockwall and Waxahachie.