Texas law deals strictly with drivers who are accused of causing an accident while they are intoxicated by alcohol, but the same law can also apply against people who are allegedly intoxicated by other drugs. A recent incident in Houston provides a useful example. The...
Drug Crimes
Legal drugs have impaired driving consequences
Driving while drunk or under the influence of illegal drugs are not the only grounds for an impaired driving prosecution in Texas. Drivers can face legal consequences for driving under the influence of controlled or prescription drugs. DWI Motorists may be prosecuted...
The legal challenges of teen concentrate use (Part 2)
The previous blog post discussed the growing concerns of parents in Houston, Texas, and the rest of the country about the use of cannabis concentrate among teenagers. While there remains a number of reasons why young adults take to cannabis, the fact is that offenses...
Developing a defense strategy for drug possession charges
Drug possession and other related charges are serious in every state and can involve both state and federal laws. When an individual in Texas is facing drug possession charges, there is usually a threshold amount of the drug that will trigger additional federal...
What is drugged driving?
Most Texas drivers are at least somewhat familiar with our state’s laws against drunk driving, but they may be less familiar with the concept of drugged driving. Anyone who has been accused of DWI should understand what is considered drugged driving and how they can...
Do you know how to defend against drug-related DWI charges?
A drug-related DWI charge can threaten you with licenses suspension, license revocation, and even jail time. If convicted, you may also have to pay a fine, and your resulting criminal record may cause you to lose your employment. For these reasons, it’s imperative...
Texas considers decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana
Many states have voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and the person who possesses the marijuana will not face any consequence within that limit. However, some states are not in agreement. In Austin, Texas, the perspective of the local...
Holiday crackdown on DWI and other violations
During the holiday season, people take to the road to enjoy the festive time with family and friends. This is true throughout the month of December and for New Year’s Day. It is important for people to be sensible meaning they should be cognizant of the potential for...
Protecting your rights after a marijuana-related arrest
Our readers in Texas know how harshly drug crimes are prosecuted in this state. From so-called “low level” possession charges all the way to felony charges that involve trafficking and drug manufacturing, any defendant who faces drug charges in Texas knows that...
Drug arrest of 19-year old results in felony charges
Drug charges can drastically alter a young person’s life which is why they should be familiar with criminal defense protections against drug charges. A 19-year old man was recently arrested in Houston on felony drug charges. Authorities allegedly found drugs in his...