Articles Posted in Drug Possession

Americans are prescribed more drugs on average than any other nation on Earth. Most of us never stop to think that many of the drugs legally prescribed by our doctors are categorized as “controlled substances” under the law. Mishandling, abuse, or even sharing these drugs with others can quickly land you in hot water with…

“It’s no secret that America is in the grips of a fentanyl crisis. Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs out there, as it can be over 100 times more potent than morphine and much more addictive. The tragic loss of life and seemingly endless destruction caused by this illegal drug is impossible to…

The Texas legislature was quite busy in 2023 passing a slew of new laws and increased punishments for drug crimes and other criminal offenses. Even though research suggests that harsher laws and tougher penalties have little effect on drug use, distribution, and drug crime, Texas officials continue to ram through increasingly severe legislation. One wonders…

Like it or not, drug possession and drug related crimes are all too common in Texas and throughout the US. In the United States, more than one out of every four arrests is related to a drug offense. In fact, more than 1.1 million Americans are arrested every year for drug offenses. That means there…

We have all heard the phrase “Don’t mess with Texas,” but when it comes to drug possession, Texas does NOT mess around. While it may be controversial nationally, the drug laws in the Lone-Star State are some of the most strict in the country. You are innocent until proven guilty, but if you find yourself…