Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
When it comes to drug crimes, law enforcement need not actually find illegal contraband on your person. If the police… Continue reading How You May Face Drug Charges Even if the Drugs Do Not Belong to You
Read MoreCan a Judge Revoke My Bail If I Use Drugs?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
The U.S. Constitution prohibits courts from imposing “excessive bail” in criminal cases. Among other things, this means that courts should… Continue reading Can a Judge Revoke My Bail If I Use Drugs?
Read MoreIf I’m on Probation, Can the Police Search Me for Drugs Without a Warrant?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Many drug charges in Texas are resolved by a plea bargain where the defendant is placed on community supervision (probation)… Continue reading If I’m on Probation, Can the Police Search Me for Drugs Without a Warrant?
Read MoreCourt of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges can quickly escalate from allegations of simple possession to participation in “organized crime.” Indeed, the Texas Penal Code… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals: Possession with Intent to Deliver Does Not Support “Organized Crime” Charge
Read MoreHow “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges are not limited to possession of controlled substances. Many defendants find themselves facing additional felony charges of “tampering”… Continue reading How “Tampering” With Drug Evidence Can Land You in Prison for Life
Read MoreCan I Be Convicted of “Intent to Distribute” Drugs Even If the Police Never Found Drugs on Me?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Although most simple drug charges are handled at the state level, federal prosecutors may get involved when there is evidence… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of “Intent to Distribute” Drugs Even If the Police Never Found Drugs on Me?
Read MoreCan I Be Charged with Possession If the Police Find Drugs Near Me?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug charges involving possession typically arise from the police finding illegal narcotics on the suspect’s person. But what if the… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with Possession If the Police Find Drugs Near Me?
Read MoreIs a Drug Conviction Invalid Because a Police Officer Committed Perjury?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
A cardinal rule of the Texas criminal justice system that is that every person who appears in court must tell… Continue reading Is a Drug Conviction Invalid Because a Police Officer Committed Perjury?
Read MoreDo Houston Prosecutors Need to Prove You Had “Exclusive” Possession of Illegal Drugs?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime, Uncategorized
We have all heard of cases where someone is arrested for drug possession when illegal narcotics are literally found on… Continue reading Do Houston Prosecutors Need to Prove You Had “Exclusive” Possession of Illegal Drugs?
Read MoreCan Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime, Houston Criminal Cases, Possession
Drug charges obviously require drugs. And police typically recover drugs when they search suspects or their property. As you probably… Continue reading Can Houston Police Legally Search You for Drugs During a Weapons Frisk?
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