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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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Avoid Drug Charges When Bringing Prescription Drugs From Outside the Country

January 16, 2020

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. […]

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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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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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Arrested for Prescription Drug Abuse in Houston?

March 6, 2018

Prescription Drug Possession Charges

With the rise of opioid and other prescription drug abuse in Texas, state law enforcement is cracking down on illegal prescription drug use and possession. Many prescription medications are classified as controlled substances under Texas’ drug laws. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that illegal use and possession of prescription drugs will not get you […]

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Can I Have My Drug Possession Arrest Record Expunged in Texas?

January 25, 2018

Can I Have My Drug Possession Arrest Record Expunged in Texas

Having an arrest on your record for drug possession in Texas can have a negative impact on your life. Even if you were found not guilty or received deferred adjudication, your record could be used against you when it comes to finding a job, getting insurance, buying a house or during a divorce or child […]

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False Positives and Their Negative Impact: Houston Drug Test Kit Convictions

November 27, 2017

Houston Field Drug Test Convictions

Like any other war, the war on drugs has claimed a fair number of innocent victims, among them people in Houston convicted when a false positive result was obtained using a defective field drug test kit. Field drug test kits were designed to provide law enforcement with an easy to use, inexpensive (around $2 per […]

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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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