Tag Archives: Drug Trafficking
What Changes Drug Charge From Drug Possession To Trafficking?
Whether you are arrested for drug possession or drug trafficking, it is a stressful and frightening experience. However, drug trafficking charges carry much more severe penalties, so it is essential to know the differences between these drug charges. Learn about drug possession vs drug trafficking below and talk to a drug possession defense attorney… Read More »
Is Drug Trafficking In Texas Increasing?
Texas shares a 1,000-mile border with Mexico and has a high level of illegal drug activity in this area. Drug trafficking has increased in the United States for years, and more drugs are moving in and out of Texas. This blog post details some current drug trafficking statistics in the Lone Star State. Also… Read More »
When Does Drug Trafficking Become A Federal Crime
When someone is charged with drug trafficking, many assume it is a federal charge. Often, this is the case. However, many drug trafficking charges are tried at the state level in Texas. Whether a drug trafficking case is a state or federal matter depends on the circumstances. If it is a federal charge, there… Read More »
How Does Law Enforcement Prove Drug Trafficking in Texas?
Police do not have the burden of proof in the same way as a prosecutor, but there are certain standards law enforcement must meet to arrest someone for drug trafficking in Texas. To best understand them, it is first necessary to comprehend key definitions. Drug “trafficking” is actually a term of art. The Texas… Read More »
Can You Be Charged For Selling Drugs In The Past?
It may not come as welcome news, but YES, due to Texas drug crimes law, you can be arrested for drug trafficking in Texas even if you engaged in the criminal activity some time ago. In cases where authorities conduct a lengthy investigation to obtain enough evidence to charge you, there might even be… Read More »
What are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking in Texas?
When you know that Texas has some of the toughest controlled substances laws in the U.S., you can guess the penalties for drug trafficking will be severe. The details depend on whether the charges involve a felony or misdemeanor under the Texas statute on drug trafficking. This statute makes it a crime to knowingly… Read More »
How Different Is The Punishment For Drug Possession vs. Drug Trafficking?
Although public attitudes towards illicit drugs have softened in recent years, Texas still maintains some of the strictest anti-drug laws–and penalties–in the country. Even carrying a relatively small amount of a controlled substance may lead an overeager prosecutor to charge you with a drug trafficking offense. And these crimes are often prosecuted as felonies,… Read More »
