On Sunday, May 19th, firefighters responded to a fire at a home in Springtown, Texas. After putting out the fire, which reportedly began in an outdoor burn barrel in the back yard, and quickly spread to the yard, a storage barn and then the house itself, firefighters went inside the home to ensure there were no remaining hot spots. What they found in the home was a full-scale marijuana operation. The operation included an irrigation system, grow lights, humidifiers, and various cultivation tools. There were also 24 large and 17 small hydroponic plants, already cultivated marijuana plants and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. Firefighters notified the Sheriff's Office of what they found, at which point Sheriff's deputies were able to place the suspect, 26-year-old William Joseph McCue, under arrest and charge him with possession of marijuana. As the residence was allegedly under construction for the purpose of expanding the marijuana operation, and due to the fact that McCue implicated himself in the cultivation aspect of the operation, additional charges are expected.
The commission of a drug crime is a serious offense in the state of Texas. Depending on the type of drugs involved, the volume of drugs, whether or not the individual was manufacturing and/or selling drugs, and numerous other factors will determine the severity of the penalties a person could have imposed upon conviction. If you or a loved one has been charged with a drug crime in Fort Worth or the surrounding areas, it is in your best interest to contact the Alband Law Firm as soon as possible. Our legal team has extensive experience with Fort Worth criminal defense cases and we know the impact a conviction can have on your family, your career and your future. Through our knowledge and expertise, we are committed to fighting hard on your behalf, with the objective of helping you seek a positive outcome, whether an acquittal, reduced sentence or dismissed charge.
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