Drug Possession

A brief look at the Texas right to expunction law

Did you know that you will have black marks on your record if arrested but never convicted on drug possession charges? In truth, any law enforcement entanglements from your past will likely show up as a part of your criminal history. As you might expect, this can...

Prescription drug crimes: It’s easy to get into trouble

You’re not just hurting a little, you hurt a lot. Maybe you have a prescription for pain medication -- or did -- but it ran out long before you stopped hurting. Or, maybe you don’t have insurance right now and can’t afford to see a doctor about your pain. Out of...

What is drug paraphernalia?

Drug paraphernalia does not necessarily mean items created to accompany drug use. The Texas Controlled Substances Act says that the key to whether something is drug paraphernalia is determining if someone has used or intends to use the item in question in some way...