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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

For parents who are in the midst of a divorce or have recently split up, child custody can be one of the most stressful tasks they will ever have to deal with. Moreover, the outcome of a custody case can have a major impact on not only the lives and futures of each...