Marijuana, a controversial plant, has varying degrees of legality across the United States. In Texas, marijuana possession and use are generally illegal, but there are exceptions under certain circumstances. Medical use In 2021, law enforcement arrested nearly 22,000...
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Why the police may charge you with intent to sell drugs
In Texas, drug offenses carry serious consequences. While you might know the risks of possessing drugs, you might not understand that the police can charge you with intent to sell drugs even if they have not recorded any actual sales. Knowing what leads to this charge...
Can you get a felony marijuana charge in Texas?
In the growing wave of marijuana legalization in different states, it is essential to know about your state's laws, especially when it comes to serious matters like felony charges. In the state of Texas, marijuana laws differ significantly from states with more...
Will a drug charge prevent you from going to college?
A drug charge is not the same thing as a conviction. The former is less serious and simply means you face allegations of crime. Despite your circumstances, the right support could make it so you can continue to pursue your goals for the future. Understanding the...
Is it illegal to engage in drone drops?
Drone technology has come a long way in just a few years. People have come to use them in all manners of ways. This has led to the advent of drone drops at prisons. Federal agencies take steps against them, but many people may not realize that they are illegal. How do...
What are your limitations when out on bond?
If you are facing the possibility of going to court for a criminal charge, you may be held in jail for a period of time. A judge may offer you a bond during this time, which is the exchange for your promise to attend a court date in order to leave jail. Bonds are...
What exactly is unlawful drug paraphernalia?
Drug charges can bring a host of negative impacts to your life, including the tarnishment of your reputation, time in jail, and hefty financial penalties. Even smaller allegations like possession of drug paraphernalia can lead to this same outcome, which may surprise...
Distribution of drug-using supplies remains illegal in Texas
In some parts of the country, it is common for organizations attempting to combat the spread of disease to distribute clean syringes, pipes and fentanyl testing strips. However, in Texas, this practice is illegal. What are the potential penalties for possession or...
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
If you recently got arrested for drinking and driving, you may worry about how the potential of a DWI conviction could affect your finances, your career and your reputation. You may also have concerns about what the impending legal process will involve. You could face...
What is a prison drone drop scheme?
Drone technology is now used for everything from delivering packages to creating elaborate sky art for major events like the Olympic Games. Unfortunately for federal agencies attempting to combat illegal drug trafficking, they are now also used to traffic drugs into...
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