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Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas can include drivers who are accused of being under the influence of drugs, including of prescription drugs. It is helpful for any driver accused of a DWI drugs to be familiar with what is considered drugged driving and...
There are many different illnesses and injuries that people in Houston suffer during their lives. Also, over time the body can simply break down. When people are dealing with these issues, it can be very painful. When they go to the doctor to treat the ailments often...
Many people associate DWIs with driving while under the influence of alcohol, but as more and more states legalize marijuana and other drugs, law enforcement officials are cracking down on drugged driving. Under Texas Penal Code Ann. Sec. 49.01, driving a motor...
It’s jarring, of course. And uniformly so, whether it’s a sudden evening phone call, a knock on the door or the flashing lights of a police car. The sudden immersion of a law enforcement matter into the lives of residents in Houston or elsewhere across Southeast Texas...
Police departments throughout the country now commonly use what are called Drug Recognition Experts, or DRE’s, when they are investigating a person for a DWI due to drugs. Should a person be stopped an encounter a DRE, it is important to remember several points....
Police in Houston and around the state often rely on informants for tips that lead to arrests on drug charges. Authorities say this system is effective for arresting drug traffickers and other criminals. People in the drug trade may not realize that one of their...
A Texas 2019 farm bill made the production and distribution of hemp legal. Numerous news outlets have reported that this is heavily affecting marijuana charges in the state — causing some cities to go so far as to throw out charges for possession. But do these side...
Not all drugs impair driving ability, but there are many different types that can. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, substances that can cause impairment include illicit drugs, such as cannabis, methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as...
Texas college students may find their federal student aid at risk if they have a drug possession or trafficking conviction. If you report a drug conviction on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, you must also complete a supplemental worksheet....
When Texas authorities find you to be in possession of marijuana, they may charge you with either a misdemeanor or felony offense. A felony offense brings with it harsher repercussions than a misdemeanor, and some of the consequences associated with felonies have the...
