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 […]
Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause for a Search?
Marijuana laws are changing across the country, but in the state of Texas, marijuana is still only legal for medical use to those with intractable epilepsy. Recreational marijuana use is still a drug crime that is taken very seriously, and law enforcement has been known to overstep boundaries while searching for evidence. Is the smell […]
CBD Oil and Synthetic Cannabinoids in Houston: A Mixture That Could Land You in Big Trouble
CBD oil is an extract from marijuana or hemp plants from which the THC has been removed. This substance is legal in Texas; however, the presence of synthetic cannabinoids – chemicals used to mimic the effects of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana – makes it illegal. Even though it may be for sale at […]
Possession With Intent to Distribute: The Penalties for Drug Dealing in Texas
Being charged with possessing a controlled substance with the intent to distribute in Texas brings more severe penalties than being charged with simple possession for personal use. A person convicted of possessing a controlled substance with the intent to distribute could potentially face hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines as well as a life […]
Houston Controlled Substance Laws and Penalties
If you have been charged with possessing, manufacturing or selling a controlled substance in Houston, the smart thing to do is speak with an experienced Houston drug defense lawyer. The penalties of a conviction for drug or controlled substance possession can be severe. Fines, loss of your driver’s license, probation and jail time are just […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Drug Free Zones
Drug crimes are serious offenses that can have long lasting effects on your freedom, public record, and ability to work in certain careers. Crimes like possession, trafficking, and distribution carry stiff penalties under the Texas legal code. Marijuana possession laws in Texas are some of the strongest in the country. How do these drug laws […]
Drug Possession Charges in Houston
Texas law states that you may be responsible for anything in your possession, including a passenger in your car. If your passenger has drugs in their pocket, you can be held responsible for drug possession charges in Houston, even if you are unaware of the drugs. How can I know what someone has in his […]
