College years can be a magical time. Years spent in lecture halls absorbing the knowledge of tenured professors, all while working towards a coveted degree. Late study nights, coffee breaks and falling asleep on the books. Then there is the other side of the college years. Study by day and let loose at night. Many […]
Blog Category: Drug Crimes
Hiring a Houston Drug Defense Attorney
If you’ve been charged with a drug crime, getting help from an attorney is the first step you should take. But how do you choose a Houston drug defense attorney? There are many factors to consider, and the outcome of your case can depend on making the right decision. Factors To Consider When Hiring A […]
How a Houston Drug Defense Attorney Can Help You Fight Texas Drug Possession Charges
Being arrested on any kind of drug possession charge in Houston places you in a bad situation — but it’s not the same as being convicted. Conviction for misdemeanor or felony drug possession drugs in Texas usually results in hefty fines and/or jail time. Not only that, the conviction will remain in the public record […]
If you’ve Been Charged with Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession in Houston, Changes in State Drug Laws Could Help Your Case
If you’ve been arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession in Houston, complications resulting from recent changes in Texas state marijuana laws could have a big impact on your case. Recent changes in Texas marijuana laws have created a lot of problems, especially when it comes to testing evidence in misdemeanor marijuana possession cases. Under the new […]
Avoid Drug Charges When Bringing Prescription Drugs From Outside the Country
Everyone knows that bringing illegal drugs into the U.S. from outside the country is a really bad idea. But what about legal drugs, like ones a doctor wrote you a prescription for? Can you get into trouble for bringing those back into the country? You Can Get Into Trouble Taking Prescription Drugs from the U.S. […]
What Can I Expect if Caught in Possession of Cocaine in Houston?
Possession of any amount of cocaine is illegal in Texas; if you have been arrested for possession of cocaine in Texas, you face stiff penalties, including jail time and fines. The smartest thing a person in your predicament can do is seek the services of an experienced Texas cocaine possession defense attorney. An attorney can […]
Recent Changes in Texas Hemp Laws and Marijuana Prosecution In Harris County
If you’ve been arrested for marijuana possession in Harris County, you find yourself facing misdemeanor charges. A conviction could mean jail time, fines or both. And the arrest will appear on your permanent record, which could make it hard to find a job, housing or schooling. However, recent changes in Texas hemp laws have made it […]
Does a Search by a Drug Sniffing Dog Violate Your Constitutional Rights?
In Houston and other communities in Texas, police often utilize drug sniffing dogs — canines that have been specially trained to sniff out illegal narcotics and other substances — in their law enforcement efforts. Their use to establish probable cause for searching and detaining someone suspected of drug possession has raised a lot of legal […]
Methamphetamine Possession Laws in Texas
It is illegal to possess, sell and manufacture methamphetamine in Texas under state and federal laws, and a conviction can carry heavy fines or sentencing. Today’s blog covers the methamphetamine possession laws in Texas as well as possible penalties for being caught with in possession of the drug. Controlled Substance Possession Street drugs such as […]
Harris County’s MMDP Program: What Do We Know After Its 1st Year
If you’ve been caught in possession of a misdemeanor amount (less than 4 ounces) of marijuana in Harris County, you may qualify for Harris County First Chance Intervention Program/Misdemeanor Marijuana Diversion Program (MMDP). Signing up for the misdemeanor marijuana diversion program does not require any assistance from an attorney. Instead, the officer who detains you […]
