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How a Houston Drug Defense Attorney Can Help You Fight Texas Drug Possession Charges

July 30, 2020

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 […]

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If you’ve Been Charged with Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession in Houston, Changes in State Drug Laws Could Help Your Case

April 14, 2020

Changes in Texas Drug Laws Could Help Your Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession 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 […]

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Recent Changes in Texas Hemp Laws and Marijuana Prosecution In Harris County

September 19, 2019

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 […]

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Does a Search by a Drug Sniffing Dog Violate Your Constitutional Rights?

April 19, 2019

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 […]

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Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause for a Search?

June 20, 2018

Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause for a Search in Houston Texas

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 […]

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CBD Oil and Synthetic Cannabinoids in Houston: A Mixture That Could Land You in Big Trouble

June 6, 2018

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 […]

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Possession With Intent to Distribute: The Penalties for Drug Dealing in Texas

March 22, 2018

Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Distribute 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 […]

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Houston Controlled Substance Laws and Penalties

April 26, 2017

Houston controlled substance laws

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 […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Drug Free Zones

June 8, 2016

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 […]

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If I’m Driving a Car and my Passenger Has Drugs, Can I Be Charged with Possession?

January 16, 2015

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 may find yourself facing drug possession charges in Houston, even if you were unaware of the drugs. How can I know what someone has in his or […]

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