When facing impaired driving charges, the type of impairment may be very important. It can certainly impact how likely someone is to be accused of driving while under the influence. For instance, many people drive after consuming alcohol, but it’s possible to track...
Did you know you can be arrested and charged with possessing marijuana even if it's not in your physical possession? Most people think the drugs must be found on your person, such as in your pocket or belongings, to get into legal crosshairs. However, there is more to...
Marijuana is one of the most discussed drugs due to its qualities. In Texas, recreational marijuana is still illegal, but eligible residents can access it for medical purposes. Physicians can prescribe low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis. But how does it work?...
Roughly, Texas defines intoxication as the loss of normal physical or mental faculties due to alcohol, drugs or a combination of intoxicating substances. Police officers use standardized field tests to detect alcohol intoxication, but how do they spot drugged driving...
Many people regularly take prescription drugs for a medical condition or occasionally use recreational drugs. If after the passage of time they do not feel high or otherwise intoxicated, they may feel it is safe to drive. This sense of security can cause problems,...
Texas is tough on drug crimes. If you are a young college student, it is critical to keep this in mind because the consequences of a drug-related conviction can be very serious. Changes in drug laws Even though Texas has made some changes to its laws regarding drugs,...
Readers of this legal blog know the dangers of carrying pot in our state, including when traveling. Recently, we posted about flying with marijuana. However, many questions were left unanswered from that popular post, which is the focus of this post. Pot derivatives...
The role of alcohol as an intoxicant in DWI cases in Houston is too well-known to be seriously disputed. However, other drugs are becoming more common in DWI arrests in the city. One of the drugs to experience a recent sharp rise in usage is “angel dust,” another name...
The news around marijuana seems to always revolve around decriminalization. After all, in most states, it is already legal in some form, and the current federal administration pardoned all simple possession convictions. This may lead some to wonder whether if they are...
The recreational use of marijuana is being decriminalized across the country. But this liberalization is not taking place in Texas and students should not consider their campus, dormitory rooms, or cars as consequences-free places to smoke marijuana. Recreational use...
