Do I Need a Lawyer for an Ecstasy Crime?

YES! An Ecstasy conviction has potentially lifelong consequences, such as prison time, loss of constitutional rights, and a felony conviction on your criminal record. Our team is experienced in these matters and would love to help protect you!

What is Ecstasy?

Ecstasy is a stimulant and psychedelic that produces an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences. Ecstasy is usually ingested by swallowing tablets (50-150 mg). However, individuals may ingest Ecstasy by snorting it, and occasionally smoking it. Individuals rarely inject Ecstasy. Ecstasy is a synthetically produced drug. The primary active ingredient is MDMA. Western Europe is the primary source for Ecstasy where Ecstasy is usually smuggled across U.S. borders from clandestine laboratories in the Netherlands, and sometimes Canada. However, a small percentage of Ecstasy clandestine laboratories have been operating in the U.S.

Common Ecstasy Street Names Include:

Adam
Beans
Clarity
Disco Biscuit
E
Eve
Go
Hug Drug
Lover’s Speed
MDMA
Peace
STP
X
XTC
Molly

To Learn More About Ecstasy, visit the DEA’s Website

Under Texas Health & Safety Code §§ 481.103, drugs such as Ecstasy are classified as into one Penalty group:

Penalty 2

Ecstasy is classified under Penalty group 2 under Texas law. Drugs within this group have a very high chance of being abused.

Potential punishment for Ecstasy offenses differs depending on the type of offense. In Texas, there are three different types of drug offenses – possession, manufacture and delivery.

What is the Punishment Range for Ecstasy Possession under Texas Law?

Possession of Ecstasy (MDMA is a felony in Texas, and the punishment range depends on the amount of drug that was found in one’s possession § 481.116.

Less than 1 Gram (POSS CS PG2 <1G), State Jail Felony, punishable between 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine up to $10,000.
1 to 4 Grams (POSS CS PG2 1-4G), Third-Degree Felony, punishable between 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
4 to 400 Grams (POSS CS PG2 4-400G), Second-Degree Felony punishable between 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
More than 400 Grams (POSS CS PG2 >400G), Enhanced First-Degree Felony punishable between 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $50,000.

What is the Punishment Range for Ecstasy Manufacturing and Delivery?

The manufacture or delivery of Ecstasy (MDMA) is treated more severely, and penalties increase based on the amount of the substance involved § 481.113.

Less than 1 Gram (MAN/DEL CS PG2 <1G), State Jail Felony, punishable between 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine up to $10,000.
1 to 4 Grams (MAN/DEL CS PG2 1-4G), Second-Degree Felony punishable between 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
4 to 400 Grams (MAN/DEL CS PG2 4-400G), First-Degree Felony, punishable between 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
More than 400 Grams (MAN/DEL CS PG2 >400G), Enhanced First-Degree Felony punishable between 10 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine up to $100,000.

How to FIGHT – Contact Us for a FREE Consultation with our Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers:

If you or a loved one is facing an Ecstasy offense, you need a dedicated criminal defense lawyer to be on your side! An Ecstasy conviction carries substantial prison time, permanently stains your criminal record, and results in numerous collateral consequences.

The Law Offices of David Sloane have prepared and experienced attorneys ready to FIGHT FOR YOU!

Our Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers have helped thousands of clients fight Ecstasy related cases in Texas and throughout the greater Dallas – Fort Worth Area such as:

Tarrant County
Dallas County
Parker County
Denton County
Wise County
Johnson County
Hood County
Ellis County
Collin County

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