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“Running away won’t solve your problems.” Perhaps your parents told you that when you were a kid. It is certainly… Continue reading You Can’t Avoid Jail for Drug Charges By Avoiding the Court
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Drug possession is not a minor criminal offense, especially if you are caught with high-end narcotics like cocaine. And when… Continue reading How Do Texas Prosecutors Prove “Intentional Possession” of Drugs?
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Many Houston-area residents find themselves facing serious drug charges because they do not understand their legal rights when stopped by… Continue reading Do Houston Police Illegally Prolong Traffic Stops to Seek Evidence of Drug Crimes?
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Houston-area law enforcement officers are quick to suspect individuals of illegal drug possession. But formal drug charges require probable cause,… Continue reading Are “Furtive Gestures” Enough to Justify a Police Search of My Car for Drugs?
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Drug crimes cases in the Houston often rely heavily on the testimony of police officers. We trust law enforcement to… Continue reading Texas Court Affirms Drug Conviction Despite Police Misconduct
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Drug crimes cases in Texas often start when a police officer conducts a search and finds illegal narcotics on the… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car Without a Warrant?
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Drug crimes are often not just about the offense, but also where the offenses took place. The Texas legislature has… Continue reading What Happens If I Am Charged With Possessing Drugs Near a School?
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Drug charges often carry significant penalties in Texas. For example, possession of more than 400 grams of methamphetamine is a… Continue reading What Happens When I Plead Guilty to a Drug Charge in Texas?
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A key issue in many Houston-area drug crimes cases is proving the defendant actually had possession of an illegal substance.… Continue reading How Can I Prove the Drugs Do Not Belong to Me?
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Many drug crimes cases in Texas start with a traffic stop. Texas law enforcement officers are trained to profile certain… Continue reading When Can the Police Search My Car for Drugs?
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