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 no evidence that they’ve done anything wrong.  But say that you’re […]

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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 offenses. There are instances in which individuals who would typically be facing possession charges end up facing […]

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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, they could then notice something that makes them suspect drug activities. Maybe they […]

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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 prosecution. Understanding ways that you might break the law with a drug […]

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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 Basics Texas takes drug crime charges extremely […]

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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). The Dallas City Attorney’s Office runs the South Dallas Community Court. What is the […]

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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 Vicodin pills […]

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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 obtaining, owning and using anabolic steroids without a prescription akin to having LSD or heroin — […]

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