Drug Crimes

Drug charges can be truly different from one case to the next. The criminal record of the defendant, the type of drug and the amount of drugs involved then all influence the charges a defendant faces and the penalties that the courts might impose. Occasionally, even...

Controlled substance laws exist to protect the public from the potential harm associated with different medications. Some medications are dangerous when used at the same time as other drugs. Other medications can be very effective but may prove habit-forming or...

Texas has a reputation for employing a strict approach to drug law enforcement. The state has not enacted lenient laws like many other jurisdictions have in recent years. People get arrested for offenses ranging from possession to manufacturing. Drug distribution is a...

Texas laws prohibit various different actions involving drugs. Some drugs are controlled substances that are only legal to possess or use under the direct supervision of a medical professional. Other drugs are dangerous and have limited medical use, so state law...

Texas has relatively strict criminal statutes. The drug laws in Texas, for example, are quite harsh when compared with the rules in many other states. People can get arrested for possessing substances that are legal in other states or for mismanaging their...

Patients with chronic pain are often told that they need to take charge of their health and their medical care. They’re encouraged to seek second opinions if their pain isn’t under control since medical approaches to any given health situation can vary greatly between...

With the exception of violent crimes, drug charges arguably carry the most stigma of most types of criminal accusations. People tend to judge those with prior drug charges harshly, and Texas is notorious for imposing harsh penalties on convicted offenders. Despite...

Maybe your sister was in a car crash and needs you to pick up her prescription from the pharmacist because she can't drive. Perhaps your spouse is at home recovering from a surgery and wants you to pick up a refill of their muscle relaxants or pain medication on the...

While some drug crimes are treated more harshly than others, simply possessing an illegal substance can still get you into deep trouble with the law. Heroin, in particular, is among the most common illicit substances to result in charges. Heroin laws are fairly...

When police officers find drugs in someone's vehicle, in their house or on their person, they will usually charge the individual with a drug offense. Most people who allegedly own prohibited or controlled substances will face charges of possession. However, in some...