Texas drug possession laws are harsh, dividing drugs into various classes of controlled substances, each with its own penalties. Marijuana is in a class all by itself. For now, marijuana is not legal in Texas, although in 2015 the legislature passed the Texas...
Drug Charges
Nine Texans charged with selling 1.5 million opioid pills
The U.S. Justice Department takes a dim view of the sale of illicit drugs. Nine individuals were recently arrested in Houston and charged with illegally selling drugs such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. The alleged drug crimes According to court documents, the suspects...
Marijuana recreational use is illegal in Texas
Texas has loosened the severity of some marijuana laws, especially hemp. But its recreational use is still illegal. This has caused confusion and possibly inconsistent enforcement. Law in Flux Beginning in 1931 and continuing to the present, individuals in Texas can...
Understanding intoxication assault vs. intoxication manslaughter
Texas is serious about pursuing and prosecuting drivers who are accused of alcohol or drug-related violations behind the wheel. There is a planned enforcement blitz coinciding with the end of summer and Labor Day celebrations. Being charged with driving while...
Twenty-two Texans indicted on Federal drug trafficking charges
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of its “Operation Long Reach”—the federal indictment of 22 residents of central Texas. The Sheriff’s Office said that the methamphetamine trafficking scheme is allegedly responsible for the distribution of...
Is a pretrial diversion program right for you?
You’ve worked hard to build your career and your financial stability, and now all of that is being threatened by drug charges. If you’re reading this post, then you’re probably worried about your future and what you can do to protect it. Although you may be able to...
Houston residents unaware of cannabis laws could face charges
In Houston, across Harris County and throughout Texas, people are likely to be confused about the potential changes to cannabis laws. Despite it being legalized in of many states across the nation, that is not the case in Texas. Therefore, it is imperative for people...
Neighborhood complaints result in drug charges and arrest
Most people suspect that drug charges and arrests are the result of long, pains-taking investigations. In fact, many arrests are the result of neighborhood complaints about suspicious activities in nearby houses. A recent arrest in Beaumont shows now neighborhood...
Penalties for drug charges and how to fight them
The penalties for drug charges in Texas can be significant with the potential loss of freedom and threats to the accused individual’s future on the line. For that reason, Texans facing drug charges should be familiar with what those penalties are the possible options...
NBA player and Texas native arrested on drug charges
In Houston and across Texas, people might think that since marijuana is increasingly treated as if it is a relatively insignificant issue and there is a movement to have it legalized they will not face legal penalties if they are caught with it. That, however, is a...