Controlled substances laws are confusing for most people, especially because they're different in different states. However, most states' controlled substances laws closely align with federal statutes. That includes the state of Texas. Different drugs...
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Recall stands to affect 1,700 DWI cases in Texas
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in Texas -- but the prosecution may have trouble proceeding with about 1,700 cases in the Houston area. That's how many are estimated to be affected by a nationwide recall on the equipment that is used to hold blood...
Can the police force you to unlock your phone?
Your smartphone has a potential gold mine of information on it for the police. In any situation where you face police scrutiny, you can absolutely bet that the police would love to get a peek into your emails, text messages, geo-location tracking and photos....
An ignition interlock device is possible after a Texas DWI
A significant portion of the individuals who commit a particular crime will eventually commit the same crime or a similar one again in the future. In the justice system, this phenomenon is known as recidivism. Courts attempt to combat recidivism with policies that...
Avoid a summer criminal charge with these tips
It's easy to let your guard down in the summer. The days are longer, the sun is shining and holidays abound -- so a lot of people celebrate the season with a few glasses of wine or beer while they're with friends or family. Unfortunately, that tends to lead to an...
An ignition interlock device is possible after a Texas DWI
A significant portion of the individuals who commit a particular crime will eventually commit the same crime or a similar one again in the future. In the justice system, this phenomenon is known as recidivism. Courts attempt to combat recidivism with policies that...
CBD oil in Texas: Still risky, despite changes
Texas lawmakers are making changes in the law that will allow broader use of hemp products, including some CBD (cannabidiol) oils in over-the-counter products. But the sale, purchase and possession of CBD oil in Texas remains a complex legal issue. While the federal...
Doctors and nurses: You may have a DEA target on your back
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been ramping up its efforts to prosecute doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses who they say are contributing to the opioid crisis by operating "pill mills." In some cases, that's undoubtedly true. There have been...
Why can you be arrested for invoking your rights?
You get pulled over for a burned-out bulb in your tail light -- or maybe you rolled through a stop sign without coming to complete stop. Either way, you quickly realize that a police officer has decided to turn the traffic stop into an opportunity to see if you happen...
What common items have been misidentified as drugs by police?
How does a routine traffic stop turn into a nightmare scenario for an ordinary citizen? All it takes is for an overeager officer to glance around a vehicle and spot...some kitty litter? Unfortunately, that's absolutely what happened to one unfortunate Texas resident....
