While recreational and medical marijuana use is still illegal in Texas (except for CBD oil for some people), some neighboring states take a more lenient view on things. It is legal for recreational use in New Mexico and for medical use in Oklahoma, Arkansas and...
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Fighting an accusation of domestic violence
Learning that you have been accused of domestic violence can cause you incredible stress and anxiety, which is understandable. Aside from the potential legal penalties that come with a domestic violence conviction, being branded an abuser can result in professional or...
Can I be arrested for drugged driving in Texas?
DWI (Driving under the influence of drugs), commonly known as drugged driving, is a serious offense in Texas. Drugged driving involves the operation of a vehicle while impaired by the influence of drugs. These substances can include prescription medications,...
The new Texas law on intoxication manslaughter
When people drive while under the influence, they never know what the results may be. They might get home perfectly safely, they may get into a minor collision or they could end up causing a crash that kills someone. Sometimes those who lose their lives leave behind...
Why it is so dangerous to grow marijuana in Texas
Anyone who gets caught with marijuana in Texas risks prosecution. The need to purchase marijuana from a drug dealer exposes someone to personal risk and may expose them to law enforcement efforts. One of the ways that people try to minimize their risk of...
Drug DWIs: Can you fail the HGN test if haven’t taken drugs?
The horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test is one of the most trusted sobriety exams police officers administer during a traffic stop. They often rely on the test to establish probable cause for a drunk or drugged driving arrest. Since this field sobriety test stems...
How should I act when stopped by police?
Being around police officers makes many people nervous. You be stopped by the police almost anywhere outside of your home, including in your vehicle, on the streets or at a public event. Interacting with police officers in Texas can be particularly scary when you do...
Dabs, extracts and marijuana vape pens can lead to felony charges
Unlike many other states, Texas has yet to legalize or decriminalize marijuana in any meaningful sense. There have been discussions about reform, but no major changes to state law in recent years. However, marijuana use has become incredibly popular and much more...
Potential defenses to manslaughter charges
The terms homicide and murder are thrown around frequently without being defined. The truth is that there are different branches of homicide, with murder being the most serious criminal charge. A lesser, but still serious charge, is manslaughter. What makes...
What is the Fifth Amendment?
The police have the right to pull over drivers who are acting in a way that might suggest they committed crimes, will commit crimes or are committing crimes. The police then have a right to ask drivers questions and even perform tests that may help them gather...