In the Houston area, one of the most common types of criminal charges involves the possession of controlled substances. Depending on the substance and the amount allegedly possessed, a possession of controlled substance case can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony with potentially severe consequences. The goal of a drug possession case should always…
Category: Drug Crimes
Will I go to jail for first-time possession of cocaine in Houston?
In the Houston area, possession of cocaine is one of the most commonly filed drug possession charges. All possession of cocaine cases are felonies with the potential for jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. The penalties for possession of cocaine vary based on the amount a person is alleged to have possessed and…
What happens if you get charged with a first-time possession of controlled substance case in Houston?
One of the most common types of arrests in Houston is for possession of a controlled substance. The exact charge you may be facing for possession of a controlled substance will vary depending on the substance and the amount you are alleged to have possessed. But whether a possession of a controlled substance case is…
How can you clear a cocaine charge from your record?
One of the most common arrests involving a controlled substance involves the possession of cocaine. In Texas, possession of any amount of cocaine is a felony with potentially serious consequences to a person’s freedom and criminal history. Keeping a cocaine arrest off of your record is hugely important as it could affect your work, ability…
Who is responsible when drugs are found in a car in Texas?
Every year in the Houston area, hundreds of defendants are charged with the possession of a controlled substance. The most commonly abused controlled substances in the Houston area are marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription pills like Xanax or Oxycodone. Almost all drug possession cases involve the search of a person, home or vehicle. But what…
How is the possession of psychedelic drugs in Texas charged?
Due to increased media exposure and expanded medical research, the attitudes regarding psychedelics have changed in recent years. Some states have passed laws decriminalizing or even legalizing some psychedelics. But despite changing attitudes nationwide, the possession of all psychedelics is still illegal in Texas. The most popular psychedelics are magic mushrooms (aka psilocybin mushrooms), LSD…
What happens if you get caught with cocaine in Houston
Possession of cocaine is one of the most frequently charged drug offenses in Houston. In Texas, the possession of any amount of cocaine is a felony, which could potentially lead to prison time and have a damaging effect on your record. If you have been arrested for possession of cocaine in Houston, it is critical…
What happens if you are arrested for possession of ecstasy?
Ecstasy, also known as molly or MDMA, is an extremely popular street and club drug. Ecstasy is a synthetic molecule (meaning it does not appear in nature) that was invented in 1912 and became popular as a street drug beginning in the 1980’s. Ecstasy is one of the most popular drugs among young people and…
How can I get a PCS charge dismissed?
Arrests for possession of controlled substances (PCS) are one of the most common types of arrests in the Houston area. The most common PCS charges involve possession of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and crack cocaine. However, law enforcement also regularly arrests people for the possession of PCP, ecstasy, magic mushrooms and other substances. While most marijuana…
How Serious Is a First-Time Cocaine Arrest?
Cocaine is one of the most used illegal drugs in the world. Every year, there are hundreds of cocaine related arrests in the Greater Houston area. If you have never been arrested before, being caught with cocaine can be a horrible experience that can lead to high levels of anxiety around the possible consequences to…