Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is far stronger than most other medications prescribed to address pain. It is also cheaper than older narcotics like morphine and codeine. It is so strong that many individuals involved in the trafficking and manufacture of...
Drug Crimes
Doing the right thing can protect you from drug charges
As state lawmakers throughout the country have struggled to deal with the alarming number of drug overdose fatalities, they’ve been enacting laws they hope will encourage bystanders to get help rather than run away. These “Good Samaritan” laws vary by state, but they...
2 things you need to know about Texas drug manufacturing charges
There are multiple different degrees of drug offenses that someone could end up accused of in Texas. Generally, possession offenses are the least severe, with allegations of trafficking or manufacturing often carrying more significant penalties. The state considers...
3 reasons your drug charges could be federal offenses
Most minor drug offenses are state crimes. While state prohibition statutes largely mirror federal rules, every state determines on its own what substances it wants to prohibit or limit public access to through statute. When someone gets pulled over in traffic and...
Can you be criminally charged for a false positive drug test?
It’s not often that people are required to take drug tests. Many jobs require employees to take scheduled or random urine tests to scan for drug consumption. A failed drug test may have negative consequences, but it won’t usually lead to criminal charges, however. On...
Why do so many people get addicted to opioids?
Opioids are considered one of the most abused groups of drugs today. While they have some medical use, there’s also a high potential for addiction and dependence. Taking opioids results in an endorphin release, helping control pain caused by an illness or injury. The...
What should you know about cocaine charges in Texas?
People who have addictions to drugs often don’t think about the criminal penalties of being caught with their drugs. This is simply the nature of addiction. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system doesn’t really take this into consideration. In many cases, the...
Remember that you can’t bring marijuana into Texas
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Texas. Simply Having as much as 2 to 4 oz could put you in jail for a year and lead to thousands of dollars in fines. While other states have been relaxing their marijuana laws, Texas has some of the most strict laws in the nation....
Don’t add doctor shopping to your holiday list
If you are like many people, you see several doctors sometimes to treat your various conditions. You have your primary care physician (PCP) that you see for general health and well-being. You may have also consulted with a podiatrist for an issue with your feet and...