During encounters with the public, police officers are frequently looking for signs of criminal activity. They may ask questions in the hope that someone will implicate themselves or conduct searches to look for evidence that connects someone to a crime. Sometimes,...
Drug Charges
Drug Charges
5 people at Texas pharmacies and pain clinics face drug charges
If you think that the “war on drugs” is over – or even paused – think again. The reactionary approach to the opioid crisis has put many medical providers, doctors and pharmacists in the crosshairs of in-depth investigations by local and federal authorities. Recently,...
What does it mean if you see a drug checkpoint sign?
Drug checkpoints are not used in Texas, and neither are DWI checkpoints. The whole idea of setting up checkpoints that stop every car that goes through has been deemed unconstitutional, as they essentially mean that each checkpoint forces drivers to stop when there is...
Could you face drug charges if you possess these products?
Any drug offense is serious as it can carry stiff penalties, including potential imprisonment, fines, and a lifetime of collateral consequences. However, possession is the least serious of all drug offenses, especially when compared to distribution or trafficking...
If police search your car, you don’t know what they could find
People accused of drug possession don't always get arrested during some dramatic drug bust. Many times, drug possession charges are the result of less serious enforcement efforts, like a traffic stop. When a police officer pulls you over for some minor infraction,...
3 times prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges
A prescription from a doctor makes it legal for you to possess and use controlled substances. However, people still get arrested all the time for violations of controlled substance laws. What you do with the prescription medication could lead to your arrest and...
How serious is a first-time drug possession charge in Texas?
If you have been charged with a drug crime in Texas, you are facing numerous concerns and fears. One of the most significant concerns for most people in this situation involves punishment. What does a conviction look like? Will I go to jail? What are the fines? The...
What you need to know about Texas’ drug courts
A recent news story chronicled how Nueces County's Drug Court works. This coastal Texas county isn't unique in its operation of a drug court program, though. At least 13 local jurisdictions run these courts in conjunction with Texas Child Protective Services (CPS)....
Can you get into trouble for using someone else’s medication?
You had a horrible headache while you were at work. Your boss decided to let you head home early, so you went to the break room and gathered up your things. On your way out, a coworker stopped you and handed you a small bottle. She told you that there were a few...
Anabolic steroids in Texas: What you need to know
What’s so bad about a drug that increases muscle mass and helps athletes and bodybuilders hit their peak? Everything, if you’re talking about anabolic steroids that have been obtained without a legitimate prescription. The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990 made...