Drug charges can land you in jail or subject you to hefty fines. Therefore, if you are accused of possessing any controlled substance, you should obtain more information about your case to make informed decisions. Mistakes can significantly cost you. The following are...
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College students could lose enrollment or aid over study drugs
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Oct 6, 2022 | Drug Crimes
College students are notorious for throwing wild parties and making bad choices. There is an entire genre of comedy movies that focuses on the hijinks associated with campus life. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers in the real world often take a much more...
What can happen if you share prescription drugs?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jun 26, 2022 | Drug Crimes
Seeing someone you care about in pain or sickness is difficult. If you have medication at home that you know would help them, you may be tempted to give it to them. This comes at a risk if the medicine is a prescription drug because it is illegal to share your...
How the drug courts can help people overcome their addictions
| May 11, 2021 | Drug Crimes
Substance abuse or addiction is an underlying factor in many criminal proceedings, especially those related to drugs. By criminalizing chemical dependence, the government has turned many people who otherwise do not break the law into criminals. The Texas drug courts...
Why drug courts can be a better choice than criminal courts
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Feb 16, 2021 | Drug Crimes
People break the law for all kinds of reasons. They might commit a crime due to an addiction or desperate financial circumstances. Sometimes, a momentary lapse in judgment can affect someone's life forever. The criminal justice system aims to protect the public and...
What else may smell like marijuana?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Nov 5, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Someone on your floor in your dorm or apartment building calls the police because they smell marijuana. An officer arrives and makes the same claim: It smells like pot. They use that as an excuse to enter the room, even though you tell them not to, claiming that a...
New Texas laws cause confusion regarding hemp products
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jan 29, 2020 | Drug Crimes, Waco Texas Legal Blog
Drug crimes in Texas were relatively easy to understand for decades. But now, updates to state laws have led to confusion. There have even been documented cases of people facing charges for a violation that turned out to be a legal substance. It's important to know...
Drug crimes: Is marijuana possession still illegal in Texas?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Nov 21, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Many states in the nation have adopted a progressive and tolerant attitude about the use and possession of marijuana. However, several other states still outlaw this substance in most scenarios. All residents need to understand that it is still an illegal substance in...
Indictment targets 17 defendants
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Sep 8, 2019 | Drug Crimes
People in Texas who are arrested can understandably feel scared and unsure of what to expect. Even though the law indicates that every person is innocent until proven guilty, it can seem to a defendant that the public may already view them as guilty simply on the...
Can a court order you to attend rehab?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Drug Crimes
When you have drug charges on your record, a Texas drug court may sometimes order you to get treatment. You may wonder if you have to accept this treatment and what these rehab programs might be like.Courts might suggest treatment for many drug...
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