Marijuana law has been in a state of flux nationwide, which asks states, policymakers and everyday residents to confront their previous thoughts on the drug. Where some communities pursue full legalization, others remain firm on their position to keep things illegal...
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Will drug crimes compromise your college success?
Involvement with drugs can have many repercussions that impact your personal, professional and educational goals. When attending a college institution, drug crimes could disrupt your studies. When you understand the correlation between drug use and its consequences,...
What is a drug court?
The criminal justice system in the US has long had issues with too many drug-related cases. The prison system also has struggled with having too many prisoners in for drug-related convictions. Because drugs are such a prevalent issue, many states have special drug...
How much does a Texas DWI raise your auto insurance rates?
When a Texas law enforcement official stops you and believes you might be driving under the influence, he or she may ask you to submit to a breath test to see if you are, in fact, intoxicated. If your breath test suggests you are under the influence, you may face a...
Changes to soft drug laws in Texas: 3 Things to know
Although many places across the United States have fully legalized soft drugs like cannabis, Texas is not one of them. While the state has undoubtedly made some progress in eliminating harsh drug laws in recent years, it still lags behind many others. With that said,...
What do you know about plea bargains for a drug crime?
After the police arrested you for drug possession, you worried about how the situation would affect your professional and educational futures. What should you do to mitigate the fallout? The American Bar Association explains how plea bargains work. Not only may you...
Keeping track of the changing marijuana laws in Texas
Few areas of the law change more rapidly than marijuana statutes. This makes it difficult for many people to know just what the legality of possessing cannabis is in Texas at present. With so much information on the news about states legalizing certain recreational...
Can a pot conviction endanger your college financial aid?
Even though the laws of many states allow individuals to use marijuana recreationally, recreational marijuana use remains illegal in Texas. Federal law also lists marijuana as a controlled substance and criminalizes its use. Unfortunately, if you receive a conviction...
Simple possession vs intent to distribute
When facing marijuana-related charges, your freedom and future are at stake as a Texas conviction carries some of the country's harshest penalties. If you accept a plea agreement and avoid the most severe penalties, it can affect your employment, student loan...
Advocates say that legal marijuana could jump-start Texas economy
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to a long slump for the Texas economy. Lawmakers have begun to roll back social-distancing laws and businesses are beginning to reopen, but the market has a long way to go before it recovers fully. In the wake of the economic...
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