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...
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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...
Can you share prescription drugs?
Many times, when you get a prescription from a doctor in Texas, you do not end up using all of the medication. You may wonder if you can share it with someone else who needs it. This is a common tactic that many people use to share antibiotics and other medications...
Is medical marijuana legal in Texas?
In recent years, many states have changed drug laws to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. However, it is important to know that Texas still severely limits the legal uses of medical marijuana. Under state law, you may only consume certain types of marijuana as...
Texas search warrant leads to arrests on drug charges
It is not only big cities that face challenges in regard to drug offenses and other crimes. Texarkana, Texas, located on the border with Arkansas, is a relatively small community of 37,389 people. Nevertheless, its total crime rate is 128 percent higher than the...
Marijuana decriminalization bill gets hearing in Texas
Because drug laws and regulations are controlled by state law, some states have very different laws in how they view and see drug use and possession for personal use. More states tend to be moving away from decriminalizing marijuana, although it hasn't happened in...
New bill looks to reform drug offender sentencing, rehabilitation
A new bill to come across the President's desk looks to make a change to sentencing and rehabilitation of convicted drug offenders. The Senate passed it recently with a sweeping vote of 87-12, which is the result of years of negotiation. Essentially, the bill aims to...
Drug trafficking charges are serious criminal charges
Drug trafficking charges are serious criminal charges and carry potentially significant and stiff penalties and consequences. It is important for any accused individual facing them to understand what drug charges include, the penalties they are facing and their...