The police in your area have made a number of drug arrests, and they’re trying to see who else is involved. They knock on your door one day and ask to come in and have a look around. Naturally, you feel like you’re supposed to let them come in or you’ll make yourself...
Texas drug possession law and penalties
All states regulate controlled substances, including some prescriptions, that pose a danger to society. These substances are known to impair judgement and cause convulsions, infection or even death from addiction. A person in El Paso, Texas, caught in possession of...
Texan woman pleads guilty to transporting over a kilogram of heroin
A woman in Texas has been accused of taking over 30 pounds of heroin from Chicago to Mount Laurel where she delivered them to an accomplice. This might seem like it’s unlikely, but the woman admitted to taking part in this trafficking scheme. The woman, 36, admitted...
Don’t let substance abuse destroy your military career
The military, quite naturally, takes a pretty dim view of illicit drug use among service members -- but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a problem. Here’s what you need to know about substance abuse in the military: Binge-drinking can be a problem for active military...
Is there a legal loophole for designer drugs?
Both the federal and Texas state governments consider a number of chemical substances and naturally occurring mind-altering compounds illegal. These range from marijuana and peyote to cocaine and methamphetamine. Some people attempt to get around the prohibition of...
Texas police detain four in apartment complex raid
Police in Texas detained several individuals after a raid at a Tyler apartment complex in late August 2019. The four individuals detained were brought into custody by Henderson County deputies on drug and weapons charges. Henderson County narcotics investigators began...
Texas prosecutors face hemp law dilemma
The cultivation of industrial hemp in Texas became legal in June 2019 when House Bill 1325 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. Dozens of district and county attorneys reacted to the development by announcing that they would no longer prosecute minor marijuana...
Is your loved one showing signs of drug addiction?
Worrying about loved ones typically comes with the territory of having family and friends. Of course, you may have more than the typical concerns for one of your loved ones. A sudden change in behavior may have you worried that your loved one has become addicted to...
Mother of Honey Boo Boo facing drug charges
Texas fans of Honey Boo Boo might be interested in learning that her mother, June Shannon, was recently arrested in Alabama at a gas station. Shannon and her boyfriend were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Her...
Texas authorities arrest man and seize cocaine, vehicles and cash
The sheriff in Webb County praised the members of the local narcotics unit after a traffic stop led to the seizure of nearly 10 kilograms of a substance believed to be cocaine. Officers pulled over a vehicle on Loop 20 and discovered that a 41-year-old man was...
