Drug Crimes

As someone facing a drug charge or a charge for driving while intoxicated in Texas, you may have understandable fears about the sanctions you may face if convicted. Because traditional methods of punishment have had little effect on the state’s drug and drunk driving...

Finding a new job can cause anyone a bit of anxiety, but especially people with a criminal record in Texas. Particularly for those who have charges of drug possession on their record, discrimination may prevent them from even the slightest chance of proving their...

Much like illicit substances, misuse of prescription medications can also land you in legal trouble. Unless you are a prescribed a medication by a licensed medical professional, you are not permitted to use or possess it. You are also not permitted to sell or...

A criminal conviction in Plano can bring with it a number of lingering consequences. One might assume those to be in relation to whatever social stigma may come depending on the nature of the crime in question. Yet there are also measurable impacts that a criminal...

Barbiturates are among the most addictive substances in the world. They are depressants, which means that taking barbiturates can cause you to become sleepy as your central nervous system slows down.  Doctors first began prescribing barbiturates to patients to treat...

For the average person, a traffic stop is likely a nerve-wracking experience. It is probably even more challenging for a person who is not from the country in which he or she was stopped. In fact, a man from out-of-country now faces drug charges following a...

A confrontation with a law enforcement officer, regardless of whether it is over a relatively minor issue, can make anyone nervous, even when a person has committed no wrongdoing. With this knowledge, it should not be unusual for police officers to encounter people...

The United States Constitution affords people in this country with a variety of different rights. However, some people may not be fully aware of their options and how to assert their rights, especially when involved in a confrontation with law enforcement officers....

When faced with a confrontation with a law enforcement officer, many people are unsure about their rights. Even if they do have a vague awareness of what their rights may be, they may feel intimidated, impacting their willingness to assert themselves. Unfortunately,...

In some communities, there are people who keep a close watch on who is coming and going. Often, an unfamiliar vehicle can prompt concerns and a call to police. However, there are a variety of different reasons why a person is in an unfamiliar area. A claim of being...