Drug Crimes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...