Roadside drug tests have become an integral tool for Texas law enforcement to identify and prosecute drivers under the influence. However, recent studies and numerous instances of false positives have raised serious questions about the reliability and accuracy of...
What you need to know about Texas cocaine laws
Texas is strong in its stance to discourage and punish the use of illegal drugs. One such drug is cocaine, which carries penalties for its use, sale and possession. Facing a cocaine-related charge in Texas can have a profound effect on the accused. Cocaine...
Texas law says you can ‘possess’ drugs without actually possessing them
It seems simple enough. Either you have an object in your possession, or you don't. But the law does not always work the same way as everyday life. For example, you can be found guilty of drug possession in Texas even if prosecutors admit that you did not actually...
What defense can I use in a drug possession charge?
A police officer rings your doorbell while you are hosting a party. According to the cop, a neighbor called in and said they can’t fall asleep due to noise coming from your home. You tell the officer you will turn down the music, but you play your tunes all the time...
More than criminal charges when it comes to college drug arrests
For a college student, the repercussions for a drug charge can go way beyond the potential criminal charges. The impact on the future of a student charged with possession of a controlled substance can be quite severe. The lasting impact of a drug conviction Texas has...
