While a widely reported topic, especially on the dangers of addiction, the realities of methamphetamine use in America are much more grim. An overwhelming number of Americans have reported using the drug, and specific areas in the country have high concentrations...
Drug Charges
Texans need treatment, not incarceration, for drugs
For many years now, law enforcement officials and the judicial system have adoptede a very punitive approach with people who have been charged with various drug crimes in Texas. This has actually been the case around the nation despite different laws in each state. At...
The pros and cons of changing texas marijuana laws
Texas is hardly the first state in which lawmakers are reconsidering marijuana regulations. Yet those regulations largely revolve around the topic of medical needs instead of mere recreational purposes. Regardless of the specific purpose, marijuana possession laws in...
Can you send and receive pot through the mail?
Today's blog is going to examine a thoroughly hypothetical situation where a Texan could suddenly find themselves in great need of a skillful and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Jorge has a friend, Sam, who lives in Colorado and works as a budtender in one of...
Marijuana possession: is it still a crime?
The controversy surrounding marijuana legalization in America has taken the spotlight in regards to attitudes towards the drug as a whole. As for Texas, legalization has yet to take place, yet lawmakers are recently reconsidering the legal penalties for possession....
Drug possession defense: There are many options
A drug possession charge is extremely serious, as this can impact your life in many ways. For example, if convicted, you could owe a large fine or be sentenced to prison. Along with this, it may make it difficult to keep your job, depending on your career.With so much...
You can defend yourself against false allegations of drug use
You live in a wealthy area, and you have no need to be on drugs or to sell them. You know that not everyone is like you, though, which is why you didn't think twice about a friend riding in your vehicle with marijuana. You didn't think much about it then, but now...
State legislature to consider criminal justice reform
Texas residents who believe that sometimes the current criminal justice system does not always feel so just are not alone. A survey conducted on behalf of the Texas Smart-on-Crime Coalition shows strong support for some changes. Interestingly, many of the changes...
Synthetic drugs carry serious criminal penalties in Texas
Many young people purchase synthetic drugs because they believe that these substances, often sold in stores and online, are safer than traditional street drugs. Many people also mistakenly believe that these drugs are legal, when, in fact, they are not.Texas lawmakers...
Defend your future against drug charges
When you face drug charges, you quite literally face a turning point where your life may go any number of directions -- and most of them are unfavorable. A drug conviction can make living a healthy, productive, safe life much more difficult.Whether you were wrongfully...