drug possession

If you encounter an officer attempting to arrest you or search your vehicle or person, the steps you take could limit the availability of evidence against you. Knowing your rights in particular situations could keep you out of jail and help you avoid fines and other...

As more states across the nation legalize marijuana for recreational use, medical use or both, you may wonder if Texas is one of them. Is it legal in the Longhorn State to use or possess marijuana under any circumstances? In short, the answer is no. The possession or...

You may be the target of drug charges because the police took evidence from your property. A crucial question is whether the police had the right to search your property, such as your home. It is important for you to know if the police had the right to enter your home...

Criminal charges can drastically affect your present life, reputation and future. This is the case even if the charges never result in a conviction. To help both criminal offenders and the justice system, The United States Department of Justice developed the pretrial...

Before a law enforcement officer may conduct a search of your Texas home, he or she typically must have a warrant. When a law enforcement officer stops your car, though, things work a bit differently. Per FlexYourRights.org, whether authorities may conduct a lawful...

Laws regarding narcotics and controlled substances in Texas are not only complicated; they are strict. Although not all controlled substances are illegal, officers may arrest you if they find you in possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. We often...

Facing drug charges in Texas could impact a person's life from their relationships to their employment. State requirements for reinstatement of certain rights may vary depending on the seriousness of a person's actions. The completion of a certified drug education...

You already know something about psilocybin if someone has ever offered you mushrooms to get high. Psilocybin is the psychoactive ingredient found in certain types of fungus. When ingested, it causes hallucinations.  Mushrooms containing psilocybin have long stalks...

Reportedly, drug traffickers in Central and South America have been able to operate with impunity due to alleged bribe payments to reportedly corrupt government officials in countries where most of the production and manufacture takes place. Federal officials in Texas...