Since drugs are viewed as a major issue in Longview and across Texas, law enforcement is heavily engaged in trying to catch and arrest those accused of drug possession, drug dealing or drug trafficking. Drug crimes are believed to be the impetus for other criminal...
Drug Possession
How does Texas law deal with the sale of marijuana?
Despite ongoing changes as to how marijuana is dealt with across the nation, Texas has yet to legalize the use and sale of the drug except for very specific instances for medical necessities. Drug possession and sale are still taken seriously. When a person is...
Multi-agency investigation leads to man’s arrest for drug crimes
Given the ongoing struggle with drugs in Texas and across the U.S., law enforcement agencies both local and federal are engaged in trying to put a stop to their sale. Accompanying that will be investigations and arrests for drug possession, drug sales and drug...
Drug possession charges can carry severe immigration penalties
While some people in the Longview area might not realize it, even a non-citizen who has permission to be in this country can always be asked to leave under certain circumstances. For instance, an immigrant who has not been naturalized may be deported if he or she...
Drug crimes: how penalties are determined and potential defenses
Texans who are arrested for drug possession will be understandably fearful of what the future holds. The prospect of jail time, fines, lost standing in the community and a criminal record might seem to be too much to bear. Those who are not involved in the sale of...
What do I do if I am charged with drug crimes in Texas?
Today's news is full of stories about people who are involved with heroin in one capacity or another. Texas is no different than the rest of the country in that this is a growing problem that law enforcement and legislators are seeking to stop. For those who are...
Woman arrested for possessing crack cocaine, pills and marijuana
People in Longview and throughout Texas who find themselves under arrest for drug possession and related charges might not know where to turn when they are dealing with the issue. This is especially relevant when there is an arrest and drugs such as crack cocaine is...
Drug crimes in Texas include delivering drug paraphernalia
People in Longview should know that allegations of legal violations related to drugs can come in many forms. It is not necessarily just those who are caught dealing drugs or in possession of them who can find themselves facing criminal charges. Other activities can...
How does a drug court work?
Many times, a Longview, Texas, resident facing drug possession charges may be more than willing to admit that they made a mistake. However, what they hope for in their criminal case is an opportunity to prove that they have the ability to do what it takes to overcome...
Drug possession penalties can be life altering
Are you familiar with the consequences of a drug possession conviction? Have you come to find that this could change your life forever? Are you familiar with the steps you can take to help prevent the most serious punishment? Before we go any further there's something...