Drug Charges

There are many ways that Texas law enforcement agencies enforce drug rules. There are prescription monitoring programs that track commonly-abused medications. There are specialty law enforcement teams in many jurisdictions whose members specifically try to identify...

Texas has very thorough criminal statutes. People can face criminal charges for many different activities involving drugs. The law makes it a crime to simply possess certain substances. People can also face charges because they distribute drugs to other people. Even...

Many people facing criminal charges do not want to go to trial. In fact, statistics indicate that the vast majority of those accused of breaking the law plead guilty or engage in plea bargaining instead of defending against the charges they face. Negotiating a plea...

A person who’s facing drug charges in Texas can either face state drug charges or federal charges. Which of these is ultimately levied depends on several factors. For example, any case that involves federal agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, can...

On paper, fentanyl is a medical miracle. Like other synthetic opioids, it is stronger than traditional opiates manufactured with the latex of opium poppies. It is cheaper to produce and easier to keep in stock at hospitals and pharmacies. This drug and others like it...

There is a strong association between chemical dependents and criminal activity. Individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders may break the law because of their addiction. The act of consuming or obtaining their substance of choice may be a crime in itself,...

The state of Texas is notorious for applying relatively harsh penalties for drug offenses. Even simple possession can lead to jail time and other lasting consequences for the person accused. Drug offenses can easily lead to felony charges. Even if a prosecutor allows...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced on Aug. 26 that a man with alleged ties to the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang has been indicted on charges of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute and possessing a firearm while a...

A 59-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment plus 30 years for helping to run a violent motorcycle gang involved in drug trafficking. The sentences were handed down by a federal judge on Sept. 22. During a three-month-long...

Several states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, although Texas is not one of them. Despite this, a new FBI report shows that marijuana busts are increasing across the nation. According to the report, which was released on Sept. 24, U.S. law enforcement...