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...
Drug Charges
Drug Charges
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...