Getting caught with illegal prescription medications in Texas can lead to serious legal trouble. It is important to understand which substances are illegal and the potential penalties. What types of prescription drugs are illegal? Any medication that cannot be sold...
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the potential criminal penalties you could face if convicted of a drug crime. Considering that cocaine is defined as a controlled substance under federal law, it’s no surprise that it’s also highly controlled in the state of...
Drunk driving, also known as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), is a serious offense in Texas that can have significant consequences for an individual's personal and professional life. One of the most significant consequences of a...
Thousands of individuals are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol in Texas each year. These incidents have led to hundreds of deaths and millions of dollars in property damage. As a result, governments and other agencies are trying to...
Many Texas residents struggle with addiction, but some often don’t realize they need help until they hit rock bottom. If a person abuses substances, it could lower their inhibitions and increase their risk of intoxicated driving and drug charges. These are the most...
Drunk or drugged driving in Texas has been on the rise, largely due to increased stress levels. While some might think drinking and driving is not a big deal, it only takes one accident for someone's life to change forever. Loss: fatalities, injuries, and property...
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Texas and the rest of the United States. A conviction for DUI can have long-term repercussions, particularly for those who want to pursue higher education or enter a licensed profession. If you hope...
When your children in Texas are minors, you control how their lives will progress. But when those children turn 18, it's not so easy. Complicating matters is when you have adult children who are mentally and/or physically disabled. That situation becomes magnified...
A charge of drug possession in Texas could negatively change your life. However, there are certain common defenses that might help your case. Illegal search and seizure A common defense that often gets drug possession charges tossed out in court is that the police...
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you may need to submit to field sobriety tests. These tests are designed to assess your level of intoxication and can be used as evidence against you in a Texas court. However, there are ways to challenge the results of...