San Antonio Drug Manufacturing Defense Lawyer
Last updated on July 24, 2026
When facing a drug charge in Texas, the consequences are steep and urgent action is critical. At the Law Offices of Anthony B. Cantrell, our board-certified criminal defense attorney brings over 30 years of experience protecting client rights against aggressive prosecution.
Drug Manufacturing Vs. Delivery Vs. Distribution In Texas
Under the Texas Health and Safety Code, offenses involving Penalty Group 1 Drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and ketamine, can involve these actions:
- Manufacturing: Creating, mixing, refining or packaging the drug
- Delivery: Selling, trading or giving the drug to someone else
- Possess with intent to deliver in San Antonio: Carrying drugs with plans to sell or share them
These carry identical felony penalties under the same statute.
Severe Penalties And Collateral Consequences
Drug charges in Texas can carry severe consequences. The potential penalty depends on the total weight of the seized substance during an arrest:
- Less than one gram: Counts as a State Jail Felony, carrying 180 days to two years in jail
- One gram to 3.99 grams: Counts as a Second Degree Felony, carrying two to 20 years in prison
- Four grams to 199 grams: Counts as a First Degree Felony, carrying five to 99 years or life in prison
- 200 grams to 399 grams: Counts as an Enhanced First Degree Felony, carrying 10 to 99 years or life in prison
- 400 grams and above: Counts as an Enhanced First Degree Felony, carrying 15 to 99 years or life in prison
Besides jail time, you can face up to a $10,000 fine. However, this can increase if your charge involves drugs weighing 200 grams or more.
How Prosecutors Prove Intent To Deliver Or Distribute
Prosecutors use circumstantial evidence to argue you were dealing. They highlight the quantity of drugs, claiming that multiple drug doses suggest a strong presumption of dealing. Any presence of packaging paraphernalia and large amounts of cash can also imply that you were in the middle of a delivery. Additionally, prosecutors can subpoena your text conversations, call logs and sale notes to prove customer meet-ups.
Aggressive Search And Seizure Defenses Of Drug Delivery Attorneys In San Antonio
A Bexar County drug distribution lawyer challenges whether officers have a reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop, acted on a flawed warrant or searched your property without valid consent. If any of these are true, the court can suppress every piece of seized evidence.
We assess your arrest and how police officers respected your constitutional rights. Our approach includes scrutinizing their report, warrant and bodycam footage to protect your freedom.
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Get immediate help by calling us at 210-888-9653. Our San Antonio drug trafficking lawyer will assist you in posting bond and work on building a defense immediately. You can also fill out our online contact form to get in touch with us.