# Blog Archive: Drug Crimes | The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates [![Understanding Possession Under Texas Law](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Understanding-Possession-Under-Texas-Law-768x439.png) Understanding Possession Under Texas Law Drug Crimes Possession: Care, Custody, or Control Let’s talk about three little words that can have a massive impact on your life: “Care, Custody,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/understanding-possession-under-texas-law/) [![Texas Drug Crime Alternatives to Jail](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Texas-Drug-Crime-Alternatives-to-Jail-768x480.jpg) Texas Drug Crime Alternatives to Jail Drug Crimes Since the late 1980s, there has been a dramatic shift in the American justice system’s approach to drug crimes. Drug courts, which...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-drug-crime-alternatives-to-jail/) [![Drug Possession Charges in League City](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Drug-Possession-Charges-in-League-City-768x512.jpg) Drug Possession Charges in League City Drug Crimes A drug possession charge in League City or Galveston can be daunting. Texas is known to come down hard on drug crimes,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/drug-possession-charges-in-league-city/) [![Understanding Texas Drug Possession Laws](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Understanding-Texas-Drug-Possession-Laws-768x432.jpg) Understanding Texas Drug Possession Laws Drug Crimes In Texas, drug possession charges come with serious consequences, which is why it is crucial for League City and Galveston residents to...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/understanding-texas-drug-possession-laws/) [![Drug Paraphernalia Prosecutions in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/drug-paraphernalia-prosecutions-in-texas.jpg) Drug Paraphernalia Prosecutions in Texas Drug Crimes Texas aggressively prosecutes drug offenses. Being caught with drugs or trying to sell them carries stiff penalties. The state even criminalizes owning...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/drug-paraphernalia-prosecutions-in-texas/) [![Marijuana Impairs Driving Longer Than You Think](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Medical-Marijuana-768x512.jpg) Marijuana Impairs Driving Longer Than You Think Drug Crimes Texas DWI laws apply to both drunk driving and drugged driving. Someone who is impaired after smoking marijuana can face a DWI...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/marijuana-impairs-driving-longer-than-you-think/) [![Delta-8 THC and Texas Law](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hemp-CBD-Oil-Marijuana-Texas-Law-768x512.jpg) Delta-8 THC and Texas Law Drug Crimes As state legislatures and the federal government debate changes to cannabis scheduling and legality, Delta-8 THC—the intriguing, less intoxicating cousin of the...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/delta-8-thc-and-texas-law/) [![Recent Arrest in Galveston Drug Deaths](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Recent-Arrest-in-Galveston-Drug-Deaths-768x511.jpg) Recent Arrest in Galveston Drug Deaths Drug Crimes The Galveston Police Department recently arrested a man who sold cocaine laced with fentanyl, which led to the overdose deaths of two...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/recent-arrest-in-galveston-drug-deaths/) [![Marijuana Cultivation Charges in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/marijuana-cultivation-charges-in-texas.jpeg) Marijuana Cultivation Charges in Texas Drug Crimes Growing your own marijuana might seem like a great idea. You’ll have ready access to some pot, and if you don’t sell...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/marijuana-cultivation-charges-in-texas/) [![Federal Drug Classifications and Charges](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/federal-drug-classifications-and-charges.jpeg) Federal Drug Classifications and Charges Drug Crimes If you are facing drug crimes charges of any kind, it is essential to seek advice from an experienced Texas drug crimes...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/federal-drug-classifications-and-charges/) [![Texas Marijuana Possession Laws](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/texas-marijuana-possession-laws.jpeg) Texas Marijuana Possession Laws Drug Crimes Possession of a controlled substance in Texas is a big deal, and one that can result in serious fines and years in...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-marijuana-possession-laws/) [![Actual vs. Constructive Drug Possession](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/actual-vs-constructive-drug-possession.jpeg) Actual vs. Constructive Drug Possession Drug Crimes Drugs and Drug Possession Charges in Houston, Galveston County, League City, and Friendswood: What You Need to Know When it comes to...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/actual-vs-constructive-drug-possession/) [![5 Facts About Texas Drug Trafficking Charges](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/5-facts-about-texas-drug-trafficking-charges.jpeg) 5 Facts About Texas Drug Trafficking Charges Drug Crimes There are many different types of drug crimes in Texas, and the type of charges a person can face will depend upon...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/5-facts-about-texas-drug-trafficking-charges/) [![Marijuana Possession in a Drug-Free Zone](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/marijuana-possession-in-a-drug-free-zone.jpeg) Marijuana Possession in a Drug-Free Zone Drug Crimes In Texas, the possession of marijuana in an amount totaling less than two ounces will usually be charged as a Class B...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/marijuana-possession-in-a-drug-free-zone/) [![Drug-Free Zone Enhancements in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/drug-free-zone-enhancements-in-texas.png) Drug-Free Zone Enhancements in Texas Drug Crimes Any type of drug possession charge should be taken seriously, as a conviction can come with severe penalties, including jail time and...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/drug-free-zone-enhancements-in-texas/) [![Drug Possession vs. Drug Distribution](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/drug-possession-vs-drug-distribution.jpeg) Drug Possession vs. Drug Distribution Drug Crimes Being convicted of a drug-related crime comes with serious penalties, including hefty fines and significant jail time. Certain types of drug offenses,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/drug-possession-vs-drug-distribution/) [![Court Tosses Drug Conviction and 68-Year Sentence](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/court-tosses-drug-conviction-and-68-year-sentence.jpeg) Court Tosses Drug Conviction and 68-Year Sentence Drug Crimes During a traffic stop, a police officer may ask for permission to search your vehicle. You should always refuse permission. If the...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/court-tosses-drug-conviction-and-68-year-sentence/) [![Drug Charges When the Drugs Aren’t Yours](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/drug-charges-when-the-drugs-arent-yours.jpg) Drug Charges When the Drugs Aren’t Yours Drug Crimes When it comes to drug crimes, law enforcement need not actually find illegal contraband on your person. If the police execute a...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/drug-charges-when-the-drugs-arent-yours/) [![Tampering With Drug Evidence Can Mean Life](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/tampering-with-drug-evidence-can-mean-life.jpeg) Tampering With Drug Evidence Can Mean Life Drug Crimes Drug charges are not limited to possession of controlled substances. Many defendants find themselves facing additional felony charges of “tampering” or “attempted...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/tampering-with-drug-evidence-can-mean-life/) [![Traffic Violations and Drug Charges](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/traffic-violations-and-drug-charges.jpeg) Traffic Violations and Drug Charges Drug Crimes Many drug crimes investigations in the Houston area start with a seemingly routine traffic stop. Of course, police officers cannot simply stop...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/traffic-violations-and-drug-charges/) [![Facing Marijuana Possession or Sale Charges?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/facing-marijuana-possession-or-sale-charges.jpeg) Facing Marijuana Possession or Sale Charges? Drug Crimes Late last month, border patrol agents near Laredo seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana from a semi-truck. Some 423 bundles weighing...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/facing-marijuana-possession-or-sale-charges/) [![Avoiding Court Can’t Avoid Drug Charge Jail](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/avoiding-court-cant-avoid-drug-charge-jail.jpeg) Avoiding Court Can’t Avoid Drug Charge Jail Drug Crimes “Running away won't solve your problems.” Perhaps your parents told you that when you were a kid. It is certainly sage advice,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/avoiding-court-cant-avoid-drug-charge-jail/) [![Court Affirms Drug Conviction After Misconduct](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/court-affirms-drug-conviction-after-misconduct-768x513.jpg) Court Affirms Drug Conviction After Misconduct Drug Crimes Drug crimes cases in the Houston often rely heavily on the testimony of police officers. We trust law enforcement to act in...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/court-affirms-drug-conviction-after-misconduct/) [![What Happens With Drugs Near a School?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/what-happens-with-drugs-near-a-school-768x473.jpg) What Happens With Drugs Near a School? Drug Crimes Drug crimes are often not just about the offense, but also where the offenses took place. The Texas legislature has declared a...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-happens-with-drugs-near-a-school/) [![What Happens After a Guilty Plea to Drug Charges?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/what-happens-after-a-guilty-plea-to-drug-charges-768x508.jpg) What Happens After a Guilty Plea to Drug Charges? Drug Crimes Drug charges often carry significant penalties in Texas. For example, possession of more than 400 grams of methamphetamine is a first-degree felony...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/what-happens-after-a-guilty-plea-to-drug-charges/) [![Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/trump-and-marijuana-laws-in-harris-county-768x513.jpg) Trump and Marijuana Laws in Harris County Drug Crimes President Donald J. Trump stunned many political observers and pundits by winning the presidential election in 2016. He has promised that his...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/trump-and-marijuana-laws-in-harris-county/) [![Fighting Crystal Meth Charges in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fighting-crystal-meth-charges-in-texas-768x512.jpg) Fighting Crystal Meth Charges in Texas Drug Crimes The television series Breaking Bad popularized the knowledge of crystallized methamphetamine–i.e., crystal meth–and the dangers it poses to producers and users. Indeed,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/fighting-crystal-meth-charges-in-texas/) [![How to Dispose of Prescription Drugs in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/how-to-dispose-of-prescription-drugs-in-texas-768x513.jpg) How to Dispose of Prescription Drugs in Texas Drug Crimes Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the “fastest-growing drug...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/how-to-dispose-of-prescription-drugs-in-texas/) [![Marijuana Laws in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/marijuana-laws-in-texas-768x576.jpg) Marijuana Laws in Texas Drug Crimes Although legalization of marijuana has gained ground in a number of states and cities, it remains very much illegal in Houston, Galveston, and...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/marijuana-laws-in-texas/) [![Synthetic Marijuana in Houston](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/synthetic-marijuana-in-houston-768x512.jpg) Synthetic Marijuana in Houston Drug Crimes The use of so-called synthetic marijuana has become more prevalent in the Houston area. In March, Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/synthetic-marijuana-in-houston/) - [1](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/drug-crimes/) - [2](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/drug-crimes/page/2/) - [Next Page »](https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/drug-crimes/page/2/) --- Source: https://tadlaw.com/blog/category/drug-crimes/