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Texas law generally does not hold parents criminally responsible just because their child commits a drug offense. However, parents can face charges for their own conduct, such as supplying drugs to a minor or allowing drug activity at home. A youth drug arrest can...
Texas takes drug offenses very seriously. Drug-free zone designations are one of the most significant location-based factors under state law that can impact the severity of the drug charge. Here is what you need to know about them. What is a drug-free zone? To protect...
A routine traffic stop can take an unexpected turn if police find drugs inside your shared or jointly occupied vehicle. This situation often involves riding with friends, relatives or coworkers. You may worry that everyone in the vehicle will face the same charge....
If you or someone you care about is facing drug-related charges in Texas, the prospect of jail time can feel overwhelming and life-altering. However, there is a path forward that prioritizes recovery over punishment. Texas drug courts provide eligible offenders with a...
The police have arrested you for the illegal possession of drugs with the intent to distribute. The quantity of substances that you had was so high that they believe you meant to sell them, even though they did not catch you in the act of doing so. Prior to the...
Many people don’t stop to think about the underlying reasons why a person might be facing criminal charges. In some cases, defendants have underlying mental health conditions that contribute to the charges they’re facing. Some defendants have a mental health...
In many cases, police officers who are conducting a criminal investigation may want to look for evidence on a person’s cellphone. For instance, maybe a person has been accused of purchasing or selling illegal drugs. The police believe that there could be valuable...
The state of Texas is known for their strict drug laws. Aside from local law enforcers, university police are also taking a zero-tolerance approach for any college student who is caught possessing or selling drugs. However, experiencing an arrest does not...
Some drug crimes have a financial motive. The unregulated market provides countless opportunities for enrichment if people are willing to take risks. Other times, violations of drug laws occur because a person has a substance abuse disorder. People struggling with...
When it comes to juvenile crime, one of the most common offenses used to be drinking underage. People are not supposed to drink in the United States until they reach the age of 21. But there have always been many cases of high school and college students having...