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Explore the consequences of possession of a controlled substance in Texas. Understand potential charges, penalties, and defense options.

Americans are prescribed more drugs on average than any other nation on Earth. Most of us never stop to think that many of the drugs legally prescribed by our doctors are categorized as “controlled substances” under the law. Mishandling, abuse, or even sharing these drugs with others can quickly land you in hot water with…

If you face a drug possession charge, the potential consequences are severe. A single lapse in judgment could have consequences lasting a lifetime. Sadly, possession cases often come down to how good your lawyer is. Whether you get a criminal record often comes down to the kind of lawyer you can afford. If you go with an…

The Texas legislature was quite busy in 2023 passing a slew of new laws and increased punishments for drug crimes and other criminal offenses. Even though research suggests that harsher laws and tougher penalties have little effect on drug use, distribution, and drug crime, Texas officials continue to ram through increasingly severe legislation. One wonders…

Like it or not, drug possession and drug related crimes are all too common in Texas and throughout the US. In the United States, more than one out of every four arrests is related to a drug offense. In fact, more than 1.1 million Americans are arrested every year for drug offenses. That means there…

In May 2019, the Texas Senate advanced a bill that extended the list of debilitating illnesses that can legally be treated with cannabis oil and other low-THC marijuana products in the state. In June 2019, Governor Abbott signed HB 3703 into action, and the Texas Legislature Online says that it is to go into effect…