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Texas Drug Crimes: Defense Strategies & Insights

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In Texas, criminal charges & potential penalties for drug offenses can vary significantly. Dope cases can range from simple possession to distribution & manufacturing allegations. The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies these offenses based on the type and amount of the substance. Thus, your case is unique with the severity of the charges contingent on the type & quantity of the substance involved with your case. If you’re facing criminal charges for possession of a controlled substance in Greater Houston, contact our criminal defense lawyers today. Tad Nelson & Associates provides legal representation for individuals with felony and misdemeanor criminal charges. To get started, contact our law firm today at 713-659-0909 to schedule your free criminal case consultation with our legal team. Understanding Intent and Possession Intent plays a huge role in felony drug cases. Proving intent can often be more challenging for the prosecution than proving possession. For example, […]

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Marijuana Prescription

A Review of Marijuana Laws in Texas

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According to this U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report, in 2011, there were 18.1 million Americans 12 and older who admitted to using marijuana within the past month. And while use of marijuana may be widespread, it continues to be illegal under federal and Texas state law. Further, the punishments for marijuana-related crimes can be severe. Schedule I Drug Under federal law, pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is classified as a schedule I drug. This means that the federal government has determined marijuana has a high potential for abuse, has no currently accepted medicinal use in the U.S., and lacks accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Texas Marijuana Laws Under Texas law, it is a crime to knowingly or intentionally possess a usable quantity of marijuana. It is important to note that it is unclear what “usable quantity” actually means. In theory, the wording of […]

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Meth Possession and Texas Law

The Penal Consequences of Meth Possession

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Most people, thanks to pop culture references, have at least heard of meth-amphetamines, even if they have never seen or been around them. “Meth,” as it is commonly called, is considered one of the most dangerous drugs in the world today, both for the effects using it, as well as the hazard of producing it in illegal labs. As a result, there are severe penalties for involvement with this drug. Meth: An Overview Meth is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. While it is often associated with recreational use, there are (very limited) medicinal uses for meth. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) classifies it as a schedule II drug, which means a prescription is required to obtain it. These prescriptions are for doses that are significantly lower than the doses a person abusing it recreationally would use. Schedule II drugs have a […]

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Marijuana Related Criminal Offenses

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There have been a many of young person walk into my law office, with their parents, frightened because they were accused of the criminal offense known as the possession of marijuana (a serious criminal offense) and seeking legal representation to attempt to fight the charge against them. A Conviction Could Ruin College Admission A number of these young people are students looking to move into the realm of higher education and would have their enrollment into college threatened had it been found out they were accused of any form of drug crime including that of the possession of marijuana. At the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates Houston criminal defense lawyer Tad Nelson has had a wealth of success in either getting these type of misdemeanor weed cases thrown out of court due to violations of the defendant’s Constitutional Rights’, or have either worked out a deal with the […]

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Texas Drug Convictions

Arrested for Cocaine in Houston? Don’t Panic, Call Tad.

If you, someone in your family, or a close loved one, has been arrested for a criminal offense involving cocaine in Houston, Texas, you’re facing serious criminal charges that will result in a felony conviction if you’re found guilty in a Harris County, TX court of law. Tad Nelson, a Board Certified® criminal lawyer, has the skills needed to afford you the best chance of winning in court. The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates will be able to answer any questions that you may have about cocaine related criminal charges as well as defend you in the court of law if you intend to fight the charge. Even if you’re facing federal charges for cocaine distribution, Attorney Tad A. Nelson can help. Texas Cocaine Conviction Penalties Quantity Classification Penalty Less than 1 Gram State Jail Felony Up to 2 years in prison – $10,000 Fine 1-3.99 Grams 3rd […]

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