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...
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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...
New bills address addicition and overdose problem
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jun 7, 2019 | Drug Crimes
If you or someone you know in Texas has struggled with a drug addiction, you know all too well just how challenging and heart wrenching this problem can be. All around the country, more and more people are starting to realize that addiction is a problem that needs to...
What is opioid addiction?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Mar 26, 2019 | Drug Crimes
In Texas and many other areas of the country, opioid addiction is becoming an increasingly difficult problem. This category of medication includes both legal and illegal drugs and those who become addicted face possible legal reprisals as well as health problems and...
Do drug courts work?
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Jun 30, 2018 | Drug Crimes
If you reside in Texas and are currently facing a drug-related charge, you may have justifiable concerns about the possible repercussions you may face, if convicted. Fines, time behind bars and community service are just a few of the many possible consequences you may...
Hundreds arrested on allegations of drugs and firearms violations
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Apr 27, 2018 | Drug Crimes
No state deals with those convicted of drug offenses more harshly than Texas. And no law enforcement agency has more manpower, firepower and funding resources than the federal government.A recent collaboration between state, city and federal law enforcement agencies...
Even Minor Marijuana Charges Could End Your College Career
On Behalf of Russell D. Hunt, Sr., Attorney at Law | Dec 29, 2017 | Drug Crimes
For many young people, college is a time to explore the world, get to know themselves and learn by making mistakes and experimenting. Most of the time, mistakes and experimentation result in a hangover or a failed test the next day. These consequences allow students...
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