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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arrested for Prescription Drug Abuse in Houston?
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 […]
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 […]
False Positives and Their Negative Impact: Houston Drug Test Kit 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 […]
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 […]
