Criminal Justice Blog

In the state of Texas, getting charged with assault can be devastating. Because of the “no-drop” rule, only prosecutors can drop the charges, even if the alleged victim decides that they no longer wish to pursue the case. Unfortunately, false accusations of innocent people is a growing problem within the system. This means that innocent…

Marijuana laws are a hot topic these days. It’s been a long time coming, but 19 states, plus the District of Columbia, have now fully legalized marijuana for recreational use. With a further 18 allowing for medicinal use and home cultivation. That’s a lot of freedom for smoking weed. Still, Texas is lags far behind…

What constitutes a domestic violence case? Most people have the misconception that someone accused of domestic violence has physically attacked their partner or loved ones. However, the majority of these charges are from very minor disputes that resulted in a call to the police. There has been a growing concern these days about false accusations…

Driving is a necessary part of life for millions of Texans. There are few public transportation options in Texas and because many area are rural and spread out, getting a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft can be a challenge. With few options, sometimes drivers take the wheel after a few drinks and don’t realize…

In October 2022, President Joe Biden announced his intention to pardon people currently serving time in jail for convictions under the Federal marijuana law. The American public is finally questioning the failures of the decades-long “war on drugs” and whether the billions of dollars, thousands of lives, and countless convictions are really having any positive…

Marijuana laws have been under increasing scrutiny in recent years. Many states have legalized or decriminalized many types of marijuana possession. However, Texas continues to be the exception to this trend. Possession of marijuana in Texas is still illegal and the consequences can be life-altering. Texas isn’t alone in it’s aggressive prosecution of marijuana laws.…

Texas loves it’s prisons… and for good reason. The Texas private for-profit prison system is among the largest in the world while also generating billions in profits for the companies who operate them. The state’s strict drug laws insure a steady flow of customers, er prisoners, to fill the pipeline (and pockets) of the state’s…

Driving while intoxicated in Texas can have serious consequences. A recent study found that Texas has the fifth most drunk driving incidents in the country, and the number of fatalities due to driving while intoxicated increased in 2020. Not only does drinking and driving put you, your passengers, and others at risk, but it also…

It’s no secret that Texas drug laws are among the most brutal in the US. Even though decades of research show that strict drug laws have no impact on public safety or crime reduction, Texas continues pouring money and resources to prosecute even the smallest of drug crimes. Texas remains an outlier when compared to…

Did you know that 17.9% of the United States population now regularly uses cannabis? Despite the popularity and increasing legality of the substance, not all states have updated their marijuana laws with the changing times. Texas, in particular, is still exceedingly harsh with penalties related to possession of marijuana. That’s why it’s essential to know…