Drug Crimes
What is a state jail felony?
If you live in Texas and are accused of a drug crime or lower level property crime, you could be facing something called a state jail felony. A state jail felony belongs to a felony category created in 1993. Section 12.44(a) of the Texas Penal Code discusses state...
Juvenile crimes in Texas: The basics
Parents do their best to raise good children. We take them to school; we enroll them in extracurricular activities and try to encourage them to make good life choices. Unfortunately, children may find themselves in a bad situation. This situation could escalate, and...
Minimizing the long-term implications of a drug conviction
One of the first questions defendants ask their attorneys when they discover that they're facing drug charges is about the potential penalties if a judge or jury finds them guilty at trial. Defendants don't often think about the long-term impact, or collateral...
Drugs in your vehicle? That doesn’t make them yours
If you enjoy driving others around or use your vehicle for a ride-sharing service, something you have to keep in mind is that you don’t necessarily know what another person has in their possession. If they have a baggie of drugs or bring prescription medications with...
Why getting arrested could be the wake-up call you need
Even if it may seem like it from the outside, no one has the perfect life. While some people are more privileged than others, everyone goes through challenges and tests at one point or another. When you feel like your life is going downhill, it can be very easy to...
The many benefits of asking for adjudication in Texas drug courts
Texas is notorious for having a relatively harsh approach to drug offenses. Even if you face minor charges like possession, you can have significant criminal consequences if convicted and have to deal with the substantial social stigma associated with drug use and...