There's a common misconception that those arrested for drug crimes in Texas are bad actors. Particularly when someone faces accusations of distribution or trafficking drugs, the assumption is often that they do not care about the safety and well-being of others and...
Drug Crimes
Can you bring legal marijuana products to Texas?
Texas does not allow for the use of medical marijuana, something that is very common in most other states. Additionally, a number of states have legalized recreational marijuana – from California to Colorado to Michigan to Maine. Texas has not yet followed suit,...
What does Texas consider drug paraphernalia?
Prosecutors typically need evidence of drugs to secure a drug conviction. For example, to arrest you for possession, they’d usually need to catch you with some drugs on you. Yet, just because the police do not find drugs does not mean you are in the clear. If they...
Those selling contaminated drugs could soon face murder charges
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...
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...