Drug charge defense in Navarro County

This page covers drug cases in Navarro County: where they are heard, who prosecutes them and the local programs the county and its prosecutors run. Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street; we handle cases in the Navarro County courts. For Texas-wide law, see our drug charges guide, and for other charges see the Navarro County criminal defense page.

Which courts hear drug cases in Navarro County?

Felony drug cases in Navarro County are heard in the 13th District Court at the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. 3rd Ave., Corsicana. Misdemeanor drug cases go to the Navarro County Court at Law in Suite 103 of the same building, which also shares some felony matters with the district court under Government Code 25.1772.

Who prosecutes drug cases in Navarro County?

The Navarro County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes drug cases at every level. Its web page posts disclosure documents titled "THCA Disclosure Letter - July 2025" and "Navarro County - Vape Cartridge Tests - July 2025." In a THC or vape case, ask your lawyer to review those disclosures along with the lab report in your own case, since the charge often depends on what the lab says the product contains and how much it weighs.

What happens after a drug arrest in Navarro County?

Drug arrests are booked at the Navarro County Jail in Corsicana, where a magistrate sets bond. Testing is a common bond condition in drug cases, and a missed or positive test can lead to a warrant.

What drug programs does Navarro County run?

The Navarro County Recovery Court, listed in the state registry under the 13th District Court, is aimed at drug cases. It is post-adjudication, so it is entered as a condition of probation rather than as a dismissal program. Its handbook requires a pending drug or drug-related charge (or community supervision for one), age 17 or older, Navarro County residence, evidence of substance dependency and a commitment of at least nine months, including residential treatment if recommended. A history of drug distribution disqualifies a person. On successful completion, the handbook says community service may be waived and fines may be probated. The DA's page separately lists pretrial diversion and pretrial intervention documents.

What Texas drug law applies?

Most drug possession cases are charged under the Health and Safety Code chapter 481, and the level depends on the penalty group and the weight. For example, possessing less than one gram of a Penalty Group 1 substance is a state jail felony (Health and Safety Code 481.115). Marijuana possession of two ounces or less is a Class B misdemeanor (481.121). Charges can rise with larger amounts, a drug-free zone or an allegation of intent to deliver.

Common defense issues include whether the stop and search were legal, whether the substance was actually tested and weighed by a lab, and whether the State can prove you knowingly possessed it. Programs such as pretrial diversion and drug court can lead to a dismissal or a lighter outcome, but eligibility rules differ from county to county.

How is Penalty Group 1 possession graded?

What should I do now?

• Keep every drug test and court date set as a bond condition.
• Write down how the stop and search happened: the reason given, whether you consented and who was present.
• Do not discuss the case on recorded jail calls or social media.
• Ask about program eligibility early, since some programs screen out people with prior supervision.

How do I get started?

The first consultation is free. It is with a Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. Clients who hire us work with an attorney. Call (214) 239-2013 or start a chat. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.

Last updated October 2026