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...
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Can I smoke marijuana in Texas?
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...
Four reasons why you shouldn’t talk to the police
When you’re under investigation for criminal wrongdoing, you might feel an urge to talk to the police. A lot of individuals in your situation feel the same way. They think that they can get out ahead of the issue and talk their way out of any suspicion. But doing so...
Can a diversion program address Texas marijuana charges?
As marijuana and its accompanying penalties for sale and possession are undergoing radical changes around the United States, Texas still categorizes it as a crime under most circumstances. People who are arrested and charged for marijuana-related crimes can face...
What happens if my marijuana charges become convictions?
Our state is known for exalting personal freedom above all else, but even here, those freedoms are limited by state and federal laws. Marijuana is a prime example. Only very limited medicinal marijuana is allowable, but even a small amount of marijuana for personal...
Court case details the importance of criminal intent
The legal distinction between types of homicide—the unlawful killing of one person by another—often centers around one word, “intent.” The crime charged, and the accompanying severity of punishment can turn exclusively on this element. The extent to which individuals...
DWI laws don’t apply only to alcohol
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...
Trust experience when defending against domestic violence charges
When Texas residents are charged with domestic violence offenses, there is no doubt that a certain “stigma” comes with the charges. Yes, in our country, every defendant is supposed to have the benefit of being considered “innocent until proven guilty,” but the fact is...
When can police search people or property without a warrant?
To convict a person of a crime, police and prosecutors need evidence. It is the prosecutor’s burden to prove that people are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the crime and they rely on the evidence gathered by the police to try and meet their burden. When police...
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...