On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Sep 14, 2020 | Drug Crimes
In Texas, the law is hard on people who commit drug crimes. Drug possession penalties vary significantly based on a few factors, such as: The quantity of the drug in your possession The type of drug in your possession Past convictions How the drug was concealed or...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Aug 11, 2020 | Drug Crimes
The Lone Star State has strict laws concerning controlled substances such as pain relief medication. Without a valid doctor’s prescription, you may find yourself facing a drug possession charge if you are traveling with certain pills or tablets. Medications for...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | May 27, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Our law firm knows how devastating drug cases are, whether a young person is charged with a drug-related offense and future opportunities are on the line or someone who is facing financial challenges has an especially hard time dealing with these charges. However,...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Apr 2, 2020 | Drug Crimes
While several states have passed laws legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, Texas is not one of them. Current Texas laws only allow the use of medical marijuana to treat some specific conditions. Due to medical cannabis laws in Texas, the state has made some...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 27, 2020 | Drug Crimes
If someone is facing trial for drug possession, there is a lot at stake. The penalties can be high, and having the conviction on record can have long-lasting effects. To counteract the charges, a defense attorney may use a variety of defense strategies based on the...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jan 31, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Legislation aimed at legalizing marijuana has been sweeping across the nation. Efforts to get the recreational use of the drug decriminalized here in Texas haven’t been successful like they have been in some states, e.g., California. As of now, marijuana remains...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Dec 30, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Texas treats possession, distribution and trafficking of controlled substances as serious crimes, typically resulting in significant fines as well as prison time. The Texas Controlled Substances Act defines four categories of illegal drugs and outlines consequences...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Dec 12, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Unlike many of its neighboring states, Texas has not yet legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. However, recent changes to the law have expanded the legal uses of marijuana for medical purposes. Under the updated laws, Texas residents may access...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 6, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Texas is tough on criminals. This is particularly true when it comes to drug crimes. If you ever watch crime shows or films, then you probably have heard of entrapment. The United States Department of Justice describes entrapment as a defense to criminal charges. If...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | Drug Crimes
In most of Texas, marijuana possession carries significant fines and even jail time. While other states have legalized cannabis for medical and recreational use, only a few Texas jurisdictions have decriminalized possession of small amounts of the substance. Protect...
