Common Misconceptions About Drug Charges
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, drug abuse arrests in the state total more than 100,000 a year, though in 2020 — the year of the pandemic onset — the statistics took a dramatic drop. Even then, with restrictions and lockdowns due to the virus, there were 302.6 arrests for drug violations for […]
Social Host Liability Laws and Drugs
You’re planning a New Year’s, St. Patrick’s Day, or Super Bowl party and intend to serve alcohol. During the party, someone drinks too much and, on the way home, crashes into another vehicle, causing injuries and property damage. As a homeowner hosting a party in your own house, are you liable for allowing a guest […]
Can I Be Arrested for Drugs That Aren’t Mine?
Many individuals are surprised to learn that they can be arrested for a drug offense even if the drugs aren’t theirs. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to get arrested and face criminal charges even if they know for a fact that the drugs did not belong to them. According to a report by […]
MARIJUANA POSSESSION IN TX | DALLAS COUNTY CRIME
Clearing Up Confusion on Marijuana Possession in Dallas County As more states have legalized marijuana, media reports about changes in local enforcement have caused misunderstandings about marijuana charges in Texas. To clear up any confusion, we wanted to offer some guidance and precautions. How is possession of marijuana handled in Dallas County? There’s no single […]
CAN I BE CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF DRUGS THAT ARE NOT MINE?
Even a quiet holiday celebration can have serious partying pitfalls, especially when it comes to drug possession. Make no mistake, you can be charged with possession of drugs that are not yours. Possession in Texas is defined as “care custody or control” and can include someone in proximity of the narcotic who does not own […]
