Some states in the nation have been taking a more relaxed legal approach to marijuana possession, but Texas still takes a hard stance when it comes to marijuana. While it may be de-criminalized elsewhere or even permitted both medically and/or recreationally, in...
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How can you fight a drug trafficking charge?
If you're caught with a large quantity of drugs, a combination of several different kinds of drugs, or drugs and a lot of cash, the odds are high that you'll be charged with drug trafficking -- which is a far more serious charge than mere possession. How can you fight...
Can the police compel you to take a DWI blood test?
Texas expects its law enforcement officers to collect blood samples to confirm someone's impairment after a traffic stop or an arrest for allegedly driving while impaired. Particularly in cases that involve death or injury to someone else in a crash caused by one...
Avoiding a holiday DWI in Texas: 3 practical tips
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a major issue during the winter holidays. There's a lot of parties, tons of festivities and the "holiday cheer" is usually flowing freely. Consequently, there are around 25,000 people involved in drunk driving accidents every year...
Do you need help with a petition for nondisclosure in Texas?
Do you dread filing out a job application because of what you expect every potential employer to find in your background check? Your offense may have been minor, but how many people take the time to consider that before tossing your resume away? You may experience...
The growing problem of ‘opioid diversion’ among doctors
Nobody doubts that there's a crisis in the American health care system -- and doctors often bear the brunt of the problems on a day-to-day basis. For some, the pressure simply gets to be too much, and they resort to drugs to manage the strain. 'Opioid diversion,"...
Do you know what to do at a DWI checkpoint?
It doesn't matter if you're sober or drunk, there's something about a DWI checkpoint that is sure to make you a bit anxious. Fortunately, when you know what to expect and how to act, you minimize the chance of something going wrong. Here are five steps you can take to...
What’s behind the war on drugs?
America's "war on drugs" is the subject of intense debates, with many people feeling like it has, overall, been a disaster. Drugs are widely available everywhere and there are epidemics of overdoses in some areas. Prescription drugs and illicit drugs alike are still a...
Can you lose your job over a DWI?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious charge in Texas -- even when it's your first offense. While it's always wisest to abstain from drinking if you're going to be driving, many people make the mistake of having a drink or two with dinner and thinking that they...
How does implied consent affect you during a Texas DWI arrest?
The concept of implied consent is a confusing one that many people don't quite grasp. The average person in Texas won't really need to worry about the definition of implied consent or how it affects their rights. However, anyone who finds themselves stopped as part of...
