Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Federal Government to Reclassify Marijuana into Lower-Risk Category
Though approximately half of the states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and even more permit cannabis consumption when prescribed by a doctor, federal law up to now still classified marijuana with drugs that pose the highest risk and have no medical function. Now, in a significant development for cannabis policy in the United States,… Read More »
Despite Decriminalization Measures, Marijuana Possession Still Can Lead to Serious Penalties
As the battle to decriminalize marijuana continues around the country, the fight will be put to a vote soon in San Antonio. A justice and public policy reform organization gathered more than 38,000 signatures from residents, enough to earn the group’s proposed charter a spot on the May 6 ballot. The San Antonio Justice Charter… Read More »
What Can Make a Texas Drug Crime a Federal Offense?
Both Texas and federal law prohibit the possession, use or distribution of controlled substances. Most drug crimes can be prosecuted in state court, but there can be aspects of the underlying activity that cause federal authorities to undertake investigations and prosecutions for violation of federal statutes. Federal offenses often carry longer prison sentences and higher… Read More »