Helping North Texans Erase Criminal Records
It used to be that under Texas law, a court could suspend a driver’s license for at least six months if convicted of a drug offense such as driving while intoxicated (DWI). But new rules that took effect earlier this year have changed how this penalty works. What is...
The Texas House of Representatives gave preliminary approval last month to pass a law to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, which would significantly change current legislation. Current legislation Right now, possessing even minimal amounts of...
Drug paraphernalia refers to any equipment, product, or material used in connection with illegal drugs. It can be anything from a simple plastic baggie to more complex devices such as pipes, syringes, and bongs. The use of drug paraphernalia is prohibited by law, and...
If the police catch someone using drugs or selling drugs, the person accused often faces state criminal charges. If they plead guilty or get convicted in court, they face jail time and fines. Occasionally, drug charges will come not from Texas state prosecutors but...
As you know, marijuana and its byproducts remain unlawful in the state of Texas. While the state government may be relaxing its stance against cannabis, you can still face significant criminal charges for possessing and selling weed. Since marijuana is illegal, so are...
If you think the “War on Drugs” has lost any of its momentum thanks to widespread acceptance of marijuana use in many states, think again. Texas is still very much anti-drug, and prosecutors are aggressive about pursuing charges for drug crimes. If anything, the...
NBA guard Alex Caruso made a name for himself in his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, even winning the NBA title while playing there in 2020. This year, though he’s now an unrestricted free agent, he’s still in the headlines. Those headlines are not for basketball,...