Counterfeit Substance Offenses in Lubbock

A counterfeit controlled substance is controlled substance offenses in Lubbock.  That has been manufactured without authorization and that is made to look genuine by placing a trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark on:

• A container holding the drug;
• A label affixed to the drug;
• The drug itself, by engraving or imprinting it onto the drug.

A counterfeit controlled substance differs from a simulated controlled substance, which is not a drug at all but has been made to look like one.

Crimes Involving Counterfeit Substances

It is a crime to do any of the following:

• Manufacture a counterfeit substance;
• Deliver a counterfeit controlled substance;
• Possess a counterfeit controlled substance with intent to deliver it;
• Manufacture, possess, or deliver a device that is used to manufacture counterfeit controlled substances.

Penalty for Counterfeit Substance Crimes

Counterfeit substance offenses in Lubbock are a Class A misdemeanor. Punishable by a maximum jail sentence of 1 year and/or a fine.

If you have been charged with a counterfeit substance offenses in Lubbock, call Texas Criminal Defense Group to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer.