As the legality of drugs such as marijuana changes in Texas and throughout the nation, you might wonder how prevalent drug crimes are in your community. This could impact your life and the lives of family members and might require a vigorous criminal defense. The town...
Drug Crimes
Understanding when authorities have the right to search a vehicle
Knowing when you do and do not have to allow a law enforcement officer to search your car in a Texas traffic stop may go a long way as far as saving you time and trouble. A traffic stop is often a harrowing experience, but keeping your wits about you should help you...
Are you charged with possessing drug paraphernalia?
Drug paraphernalia might be a roach clip, rolling papers, a grinder or a pipe. I do not believe I have ever seen anyone just charged with possessing drug paraphernalia, unless they also have drugs, but in theory it can be done. One exception to that, is when you have...
Texas cities vary regarding enforcement of marijuana laws and paraphernalia laws
Nueces County Texas, that is Corpus Christi; Bexar County, that is San Antonio; Harris County, that is Houston; and Fort Bend County, that is Sugarland, announced about one year ago that they will no longer prosecute some misdemeanor marijuana cases. This change came...