Case Results of David B Sloane

llegal search of the client’s residence, grow operation of over 500 plants. Client was charged with possession of marijuana 5 to 50 pounds, a third degree felony punishable by a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of 10 years, with a $10,000 fine. The court granted defense motion to suppress all of the evidence based on the illegal search. State also sought to seize 90 acres of land and buildings in Asset Forfeiture. Criminal charges and Asset Forfeiture cases dismissed. State refused to return defendants grow lights.

Client was arrested at the Sierra Blanca border checkpoint and charged with possession of a controlled substance over or equal to 400 grams, a second-degree felony punishable by a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of 20 years, with a $10,000 fine. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor.

Client was arrested in Dallas, Texas and charged with possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, a class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 180 days in jail, with a $2,000 fine. The case was dismissed.

Client was arrested in Vega, Texas and charged with possession of a controlled substance over or equal to 400 grams, a second-degree felony punishable by a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of 20 years, with a $10,000 fine. The felony case was reduced to a misdemeanor.

Client was arrested in Dalhart, Texas and charged with possession of a controlled substance over or equal to 400 grams, a second degree felony punishable by a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of 20 years, with a $10,000 fine, and possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, a class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 180 days in jail, with a $2,000 fine. Both cases will be dismissed.