Figuring out the exact circumstances of an arrest on drug charges can be a complicated process. This is frequently because news reports about the arrest are based on the suppositions of police spokespersons or on a vaguely worded police press release. After all, police do wish to present themselves in a favorable light. But that can make an arrest for drug charges seem more conclusive than it really is. With these issues in mind, readers of this blog may be interested to hear of a recent drug case that involves two Texas residents.
Federal fraud charges pending for Texas school superintendent
A former El Paso, Texas, school superintendent is reportedly awaiting trial on federal fraud and theft charges. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy, one count of mail fraud and one count of theft of federal funds. Having since resigned from his post, the former superintendent was arrested in August and subsequently released on $50,000 bail.
Drunk driving related charge heads to Texas civil court
Texans who have to deal with drunk driving related charges should have a firm understanding of all the related legal issues. First, a drunk driving related offense can and often does carry serious consequences, which means those facing such charges, in order to receive the best protection, should be aware of all the relevant facts concerning this area of criminal law. One aspect of being charged with such crimes is that sometimes individuals who may have been injured in a drunk driving related accident are eager to see those suspected of drunk driving punished.
Texas man with previous record faces drug and weapons charges
Being accused of drug charges in Texas can be intimidating. This can be especially true if the person charged also has a past criminal record. And when a drug charge is coupled with a weapons charge, the stakes go up even higher.