A Texas trooper has been suspended by the Texas Department of Public Safety after allegedly conducting a cavity search on two women suspected of possessing marijuana.
Texas police officers charged with guarding drug shipments
Three police officers in Texas were arrested for allegedly being involved in guarding shipments of cocaine. The officers were charged with two counts of cocaine possession with intent to distribute. They also allegedly took thousands of dollars to guard the cocaine shipments.
Marijuana use among teens increasing
More teenagers in Texas and throughout the nation are using marijuana, according to a new study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The study found that one in four high school seniors used marijuana during the past month.
Drug charges result after traffic stop in Texas
Two men in Texas are facing drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 35 E in Ellis County. After the vehicle was pulled over, the sheriff making the traffic stop said he smelled marijuana while approaching the vehicle.
Should marijuana possession be the same as a traffic violation?
Individuals caught possessing a small amount of marijuana may soon face the same penalties for a traffic violation if a proposed bill in Texas is passed.
School employees face drug charges in Texas
Three school employees working at different schools are facing drug charges in Texas. The Drug Enforcement Administration has been cracking down on drug crimes in schools throughout the nation.
More rehab programs needed for drug offenders in federal prison
Did you know that drug offenders make up the largest category of offenders in federal prison? A new report shows that thousands of non-violent drug offenders in federal prison have to wait months to begin drug rehabilitation programs due to staff shortages and budget cuts.
Woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for manufacturing meth
An effort between the Texas Deparmtnet of Public Safety and local police enforcement officers has yielded another drug trafficking charge for the state of Texas. This drug charge and guilty plea is just another example of the recent crackdown on drug crimes in Texas.
What are your legal rights if you have been arrested?
Getting arrested can be a frightening ordeal. Understanding your rights during an arrest can help reduce fear and confusion over what you are legally required to do or say if you are arrested in Texas.
