You may think drug crime arrests are only the burden of the average person, or persons of modest means. But many rich and famous people also have been arrested for possessing drugs. Older cases are ... Continue Reading
How the Fourth Amendment Affects Evidence in Drug Charges
Do you or a loved one face a drug possession charge? If so, you should be aware of drug defenses and the Fourth Amendment, which can be used to exclude evidence if it was obtained by law officers ... Continue Reading
Why Do Pot Punishments Vary So Much in Houston and Harris County, TX?
Despite Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s misdemeanor marijuana diversion program, not all persons arrested with marijuana get a chance to participate and keep their record clear. Out of 61 ... Continue Reading
Sessions Orders Tougher Criminal Charges & Sentences
A recent memo by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions orders federal prosecutors to seek the toughest possible charges and sentences against crime suspects. This shift in criminal justice defies ... Continue Reading
Rise in Heroin and Meth Arrests for Distribution
Across America, increases in the use of heroin and methamphetamine have been accompanied by a rise in heroin and meth arrests for distribution. In fact, drug trafficking is rising at such a rate that ... Continue Reading
Anatomy of a Drug Arrest
On January 5th, the Houston Chronicle reported that two people in Houston were arrested for possession of several controlled substances, including methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax. The facts, ... Continue Reading