There are many different types of drug crimes in Texas, and the type of charges a person can face will depend upon a variety of factors, including the type of controlled substance at issue, the amount of the drug in question, and whether the alleged offense involves factors that could result in a federal instead […]
5 Things to Know About Drug Trafficking Charges in Texas
June 8th, 2021 by Tad Nelson in Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
November 16th, 2016 by Tad Nelson in Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Understanding Texas Law
Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the “fastest-growing drug problem” in the United States, according to the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy. In many cases legally obtained prescription drugs are illegally resold or distributed to others. This is why […]
Houston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
March 27th, 2012 by Tad Nelson in Criminal Defense
The founder of a Houston record label pleaded guilty last week to charges of cocaine distribution and money laundering. Prosecutors alleged that Estell “Hump” Hobbs was part of a nationwide drug distribution network that had ties to Mexican cartels. Along with the rapper Lil’ Flip, Hobbs founded hip-hop label Suckafree Records back in 1998. Prosecutors […]