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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?
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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?
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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?
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Although we commonly refer to drunk driving, in practice you can be tried and convicted of DWI even if you… Continue reading Is Evidence of Drug Use Relevant in a DWI Case?
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Synthetic marijuana–also known as synthetic cannabinoids or “fake weed”–refers to a wide range of human-produced, psychoactive chemicals that are typically… Continue reading What Are the Legal Consequences of Using Synthetic Marijuana?
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It’s not exactly news, but when police pull you over on a suspected traffic violation, that may simply be a… Continue reading What Happens If Police Find Drugs in My Car After Initiating an Illegal Traffic Stop?
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When it comes to drug crimes in Texas, where the offense occurs can matter a great deal. It is always… Continue reading What Is a “Drug-Free Zone” and How Could It Affect My Criminal Case?
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Houston-area law enforcement often use “confidential informants” to identify suspects in drug crimes cases. Under the Rules of Evidence governing… Continue reading Do I Have the Right to Know the Identity of the “Confidential Information” Who Told the Police I Have Drugs?
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Late last month, border patrol agents near Laredo seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana from a semi-truck. Some 423… Continue reading Are You Facing Possession or Sale of Marijuana Charges?
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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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