While many people realize that certain objects constitute illegal drug paraphernalia, such as hypodermic syringes used to inject unlawful drugs and bongs, you need to understand that a wide variety of items and materials constitute illegal paraphernalia. Whether you...
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Do you keep or lose financial aid after a drug conviction?
If you are planning to go to college, you probably already know how expensive obtaining a four-year degree can be. In fact, according to the College Data Initiative, the average cost to attend any four-year school in the U.S. is more than $35,000 per year. Luckily,...
Texas first offender programs for drug crimes
Non-violent criminal offenders in Texas have improved their chances of turning their lives around in recent years. This is thanks to legislation like the First Offender Programs. As a first-time offender, you have the right to pursue a career and live a stable,...
Could drug court help you avoid jail or prison?
A Texas drug charge can affect many areas of your life, including your finances, your ability to hold down a job and even your personal or familial relationships. However, if your drug offense was not a violent one and you have a genuine desire to overcome your...
Finding employment after a drug conviction
Serving time because of a drug conviction in Texas may leave people feeling disconnected when the time comes for them to reenter society. One concern they may have is whether or not they can get a job. Even though people may face challenges along the way, they can...
What types of drug treatment facilities are available?
If you currently face drug charges, it may help to attend a drug treatment program. Many people with drug charges have a substance abuse disorder and you may look more favorable if you take the necessary steps to end your relationship with recreational drugs....
Texas legislation seeks to reduce marijuana possession penalties
With over 35 states with legalized medical marijuana, every state government is looking at their relationship with cannabis and cannabis-related products. Right now in Texas, hemp and CBD oil allowances have made marijuana possession charges more complicated....
Man busted for meth possession was guilty only of eating doughnut
At first blush, it sounds like a joke. But as you read more of the story, the humor fades. The punchline of the story is that a 64-year-old man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine while armed with a weapon. The reality: police had mistaken the crumbled...
Texas booms: Drugs and oil
America's economic might has many sources, but one of the most reliable has been oil. Texas is, of course, the epicenter of U.S. oil. The state's oil industry has gotten a big boost in recent years from the boom in shale oil in the western Texas. With the surge in oil...
By the numbers: 14 arrests, 4 pounds of meth, 4 guns, 14,000 grams of GHB
Far north of Edinburg, Texas law enforcement officers have arrested 14 people and seized a wide variety of items. West of Dallas, Parker County officials say those arrested are part of a drug trafficking operation that is peddling methamphetamine and hydroxybutyrate...