Individuals accused of drug offenses in Texas typically face harsh criminal consequences. Texas has notoriously strict drug prohibition laws. Even drugs that are legal or decriminalized in other states, like marijuana, are still fully illegal here in Texas and can...
The state of Texas has some very tough penalties for those who are caught trafficking illegal drugs such as cocaine. In fact, the manufacturing, selling, or possession of cocaine can land you in jail according to the Texas Health and Safety Code (481.115). First-time...
Under Texas law, there are certain elements that can increase the penalties for a defendant’s drug charges if the prosecutor can prove them. If you have an upcoming trial for allegedly committing a drug offense, you may be interested in knowing the type of things that...
When people hear about impaired driving, they usually think about alcohol as the impairing factor. That’s correct in many cases, but it’s also possible that other substances are causing the problem. Drugged driving is a huge problem because of the challenges in...
The legal term "conspiracy" may suffer from improper perceptions. People constantly hear the words "conspiracy theory" spoken with disdain. A legal conspiracy is not the same thing as a fictitious belief not supported by facts. Under federal and Texas state criminal...
Minimum sentencing on the federal level consists of automatic terms for specific crimes. These conditions are not set by the courts, but by Congress. The federal guidelines for minimum sentencing apply across the United States, including to crimes in Texas. Guidelines...
Police departments in Texas and around the country routinely use trained dogs to sniff the air around vehicles during traffic stops, and the courts have ruled that this does not violate rights protected by the Fourth Amendment. One of the most important rulings...
Texas upholds very strict drug laws mandated by the federal government. When it comes to federal criminal defense, understanding the penalties for a drug offense can help you understand a potential sentence. Even first-time drug offenses come with strict mandatory...
A recent grant to the Dallas Police Force will create a unit to investigate financial crimes associated with drug trafficking. According to U.S. authorities, nearly $30 billion in drug money leaves the U.S. for Mexico every year. The money is funneled through various...
The Texas-Mexico border has always been a major entry point for bringing illegal drugs into the United States. For a long time, marijuana, cocaine and heroin represented the vast majority of illegal narcotics intercepted by Customs and Border Protection agents...