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What the state has to prove against you
In any meth possession case, the state has the job of proving you were knowingly and intentionally in possession of the drug. This means they need to show that you knew about the meth and had control over it. It could have been in your pocket, your car, or somewhere in your home. If it wasn’t yours or you didn’t know it was there, that’s important. Also, the state must prove the substance really was meth. Lab results are needed to confirm what the drug is. Mistakes in testing or handling the sample can be part of your defense.Looking at how the police found the meth
One of the strongest ways to challenge evidence in a Texas meth possession case is to look at how the police found the drugs. Did they search your car without a reason or your home without a warrant? If the search was illegal, anything they found might not be allowed in court. This is called a motion to suppress. Judges can throw out the evidence if they believe your rights were violated. For example, if the police pulled you over without cause or searched your pockets with no warrant or permission, that’s a big issue.Fighting the claim that you had control over the meth
Sometimes people are arrested just because they were near meth. But being close to it doesn’t always mean it was yours. This is called “constructive possession” and it’s not always clear. If the meth was found in a shared space, like in a car with multiple people or a house with roommates, the state has to prove it belonged to you or that you had control over it. Just being nearby isn’t enough to find you guilty. This part of the case can be fought in court with the right arguments and facts.The Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC Team
Checking for mistakes in the crime lab
Another way to challenge the evidence in a Texas meth possession case is by checking the drug testing process. The state must prove the substance was really meth. This is usually done at a crime lab. But labs can make mistakes. If the drug wasn’t stored right, tested correctly, or if the chain of custody was broken, those test results might be challenged. Your lawyer can request the lab reports, question the people who did the testing, and look for problems. If the test is unreliable, the case against you gets weaker.Reviewing witness statements and police reports
Police officers often write reports and give statements about what happened. These reports must be checked closely. Sometimes there are errors or contradictions. If an officer says one thing in the report and another in court, it can make their story look untrustworthy. Also, if there were witnesses to the event, their statements might help your defense. Maybe someone saw the drugs were not yours or that the search happened without a good reason. These details matter a lot and can help create doubt in the case.What happens if your rights were violated
The Constitution gives you rights. If the police didn’t follow the rules, your rights may have been violated. For example, they can’t search your home without a warrant unless you gave permission or there was an emergency. If they stopped you just because you looked suspicious, that might not be enough. If your Miranda rights were not read to you after arrest, things you said could be thrown out. When your rights are not respected, the judge may not allow certain evidence to be used at trial.Client
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