Opioid addiction is one of the main culprits behind overdose deaths in the United States. You may have a substance abuse disorder if you face drug charges due to opioid use. According to Mayo Clinic, all people who take opioids may be at risk for addiction. Risk...
Drug Crimes
Do DWI laws apply to drugs?
Most people know that a blood alcohol level of 0.08 is the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle. That number translates to about one drink per hour for many. But the legalization of marijuana in states across the country has left many people wondering how these...
How do you navigate your drug conviction during a job search?
After your encounter with Texas law enforcement, you have a drug crime charge on your criminal record. You do not want to let the charge slow your job search, but you recognize you must likely discuss it during interviews. Chron offers tips for making a criminal...
Supreme Court of Texas upholds Delta-8 legality
THC derived from marijuana is illegal for recreational use in the state of Texas and carries severe punishments for those caught selling or in possession of the drug. Its scientific name is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. However, with the legalization of the hemp plant...
What is drug scheduling?
The government controls access to substances that are dangerous or have a high potential for abuse. The Drug Enforcement Administration organizes these substances into categories based on how potentially dangerous they are versus how useful they can be for medical...
Soft drug possession can lead to drug charges and DWIs in Texas
Around the United States, soft drug laws are rapidly changing, and as they do, Texas is entering the equation. With that said, Texas soft drug laws tend to be much more restrictive than even neighboring states like New Mexico and Oklahoma. For this reason, some Texans...
What can you do if the police ask to search your car?
If you face drug charges because an officer searched your car, you may be asking yourself if they had the right to search to begin with. A lot of people meet police with uncertainty when it comes to traffic stops. They do not know when or if they have a right to...
How can the court determine the authenticity of social media evidence?
Like most people, you probably have a social media presence. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media websites have changed how people interact and conduct business. If charged with a drug crime, prosecutors will dig for as much evidence as possible against...
Living with the consequences of a felony drug conviction
Depending on the penalty group and class of offense of a drug conviction, you may make payments and complete your sentence in a few months. However, the penalties don’t necessarily end with those imposed by a Texas court. You may find that a felony on your record...
Are you eligible for DWI/drug court in Collin County?
As someone facing a drug charge or a charge for driving while intoxicated in Texas, you may have understandable fears about the sanctions you may face if convicted. Because traditional methods of punishment have had little effect on the state’s drug and drunk driving...