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,...
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Can I get my spouse to just drop the charges?
For many people, most of what they know about the law they learned from television shows and movies. They call it the University of Law & Order, but unfortunately, these programs are accurate and they often perpetuate legal myths that can get people in trouble,...
More information on flying with pot and pot derivatives
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...
After a serious accident, a person may face felony charges
An accident that leaves a person seriously injured or dead will no doubt get the attention of Houston’s police and prosecutors. They will investigate such accidents carefully. As part of their investigation; they will try to determine if the responsible driver was...
Your dorm room is not an arrest-free zone
The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable search and seizure in their homes and other places such as (to a certain extent) their vehicles. College students also possess constitutional rights in their dorm rooms. But these rights have special...
Can alleged domestic violence victims drop charges?
At the heart of domestic violence charges are fights between loved ones that escalated. A pervasive myth holds that the alleged domestic violence victim can just drop the charges, especially when they may have exaggerated the circumstances. Can they drop the charges?...
“Angel dust” becoming more common in Houston DWI drug arrests
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...
Can I fly with pot if I’m flying to a state where it’s legal?
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...
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...