Possessing and distributing illegal drugs, or what Texas refers to as controlled substances, are both criminal offenses, but they have different penalties. Drug distribution has more severe penalties than possession, so it is important for one to understand the...
Drug Charges
Drug-induced homicide laws and the fentanyl crisis in the United States
Fentanyl overdoses are a major problem in the United States. A person might consume a drug that they do not know contains fentanyl. Fentanyl can greatly increase the toxicity of a drug. An accidental overdose can be fatal. You might help a person obtain drugs that you...
When does a pharmacist commit a drug crime?
When we are injured or ill, our doctor will likely write a prescription for medication that we obtain at the pharmacy. Just like there are laws making drug possession, trafficking and manufacturing illegal, pharmacists are bound by laws when they dispense controlled...
How does the federal government classify drugs?
Is a drug crime involving Xanax treated the same under federal law as a drug crime involving heroin? Possibly not. Generally, some drug crimes involving certain drugs are treated more seriously than the same drug crime involving a different drug. This is because the...
Do police need a warrant to search my vehicle?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects Texas residents from unlawful searches and seizures of any place they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Many people mistakenly assume that this means a police officer cannot search their car for drugs...
Texas continues to draw a hard line on marijuana
Compared with other states, including a state that shares one of our borders, Texas continues broadly to prohibit the use of recreational marijuana, even in small amounts. Additionally, even medicinal use of certain THC products is fairly restrictive. Under state law,...
