Category: Drug Crimes

Giving a friend one of your prescription pills may seem harmless, especially if they take the same medication or say they need it. Texas law can view that exchange very differently. Prescription drugs are intended for the person to whom they were prescribed, and transferring certain controlled substances to someone else can...

Drug charges can create consequences that last well beyond probation, fines, or time in custody. For gun owners, one of the biggest concerns may be what happens to the right to possess a firearm. A drug conviction can affect your gun rights in Texas, particularly if the offense...

Finding an empty vape cartridge in your car, backpack, or pocket may not seem like a major issue; however, it is possible to be charged for an empty THC vape cartridge in Texas. The key issue is not whether the cartridge is full, but whether it contains enough residue to qualify...

Imagine being arrested with drugs in your possession and learning you're accused of intending to sell them—even though no sale ever took place. In Texas, the difference between drug possession and possession with intent to deliver can mean the difference between one felony charge and a much more serious one. Prosecutors...

If you are arrested for drug possession while on probation in Texas, you may face two separate legal problems at the same time. In addition to the new criminal charge, prosecutors may also seek to revoke your probation based on the alleged conduct. In Fort Worth, a new drug arrest can...

Being caught with a vape pen near a school zone can increase the consequences of a drug-related offense in Texas, depending on the substance involved and the circumstances of the case. In Fort Worth, prosecutors may seek enhanced penalties when controlled substance offenses occur in designated drug-free zones, including areas near...

Being caught with a vape pen near a school zone can increase the consequences of a drug-related offense in Texas, depending on the substance involved and the circumstances of the case. In Fort Worth, prosecutors may seek enhanced penalties when controlled substance offenses occur in designated drug-free zones, including areas near...

Texas classifies controlled substances into different “penalty groups” that determine how drug offenses are charged and punished. The type of substance, the amount involved, and the assigned penalty group all affect whether a case is treated as a misdemeanor or felony.  What Are Drug Penalty Groups?

Delta-8 and THC vape pens are not treated exactly the same under Texas law, but both can create legal problems depending on the substance involved and how it is classified. The legality of these products has become increasingly confusing due to changing hemp laws, THC concentration limits, and ongoing legal disputes. In...

A THC vape pen charge in Texas can stay on your record, but the outcome depends on how the case is resolved. Arrests, charges, and convictions may appear on your criminal record, even if the case does not lead to a conviction. In Fort Worth, options like dismissal, deferred adjudication, or...