Former Texas college athlete faces drug possession charges

Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass || 10-Jun-2013

Being charged with a drug crime in Dallas can have serious consequences for anyone. Even when the charges are false just being associated with a drug possession charge can affect a person for years to come. Other consequences could include time in prison, fines, probation, and a stain on one's reputation.

Mike Goodson, an NFL running back with the New York Jets, has been charged with possession of marijuana as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. Goodson, who played his college ball at Texas A&M, was arrested after a routine traffic stop, recently. Goodson was also charged with possession of a weapon after investigators found a handgun in the vehicle he was driving; it is unknown whether he was the owner of the vehicle.

Goodson has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His attorney claims that Goodson was basically the victim of being caught up in some unfortunate circumstances, which were no fault of his own. Authorities have not stated if the drugs or paraphernalia were found in the vehicle or on Goodson's person.

There are many factors that can be involved in a drug possession charge or arrest, and often times they are out of the person-in-question's control. Simply because drugs have been found in someone's vehicle doesn't necessarily make that person guilty of a drug possession. If a person has been found with drugs or charged with possession of drugs, he or she should know the legal ramifications. Therefore, seeking the help of an experienced attorney could be a good idea.

Source: Dallas News, "Former Texas A&M running back pleads not guilty to drug and weapons charges," Sean Lester, May 22, 2013