When facing a drug charge, the idea of conviction may still seem like a distant concern. If this is a first-time offense, you may even feel like you will get off without much issue. But this is rarely if ever the case. Instead, drug convictions have the potential to...
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Drug misdemeanors and your job search
After you have paid the dues for your drug crimes in Texas, one of the first things you will need is a job. Getting your life back on track may feel easier and more productive when you have a steady income. Because many employers include specific questions about...
What is the DEA responsible for?
According to the United States Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) formed in 1973 after several government agencies merged into one. Since that time, the DEA has been responsible for enforcing this nation's drug laws regarding the manufacture,...
Is your medication to blame for your run-in with the law?
Texas police pulled you over recently for driving erratically. They suspected you of intoxication, or that you were on an illicit substance. Is your new prescription to blame for this unfortunate situation? Some medications do not lend themselves well to driving....
Can you have a drug charge expunged from your record?
People make mistakes every single day. Unfortunately, some of those mistakes can result in a drug charge on your permanent record. The question is, how long should it stay there? There are many instances of people making questionable decisions during their youth and...
Does decriminalizing drugs work to lower crime?
There is a lot of talk around the country about decriminalizing drugs. The focus is often on marijuana, but in some places it includes other substances as well. When you hear about this movement, it is not uncommon to feel confused about what it means. The...
Drug courts may help users avoid jail, break addiction cycles
Facing a drug charge in Texas? You are not alone. A significant percentage of those currently incarcerated in Texas are where they are because of drug convictions, but this may not necessarily have to be your fate. At the Law Office of E.G. Morris, we understand that...
Can courts use drug related social media posts against you?
Most of what you post on social media is public domain. For the most part, throughout the country and in Texas, people post on social media without a lot of thought behind it. Often, social media is a collection of snapshots of a person’s life. You post what you want...
Texas penalties for prescription drug crimes
Texas imposes serious consequences for the use, possession and distribution of controlled substances, including many prescription drugs. In addition to legal penalties, health care providers may also suffer loss of licensure and professional reputation. Read on to...
The consequences of drug charges as a parent
Being charged with a drug crime can be hard for anyone, whether they are a minor currently living with their parents or an older adult. For some people, such as parents, drug charges can bring up many other concerns. For example, those who are going through a dispute...
