Recent legislation in the state of Texas, now legalizing the use of hemp, has created a conundrum for prosecutors in charge of handling marijuana offenses. The problems stem from the fact that making the distinction between hemp and marijuana is not a simple one. The...
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DA shifts focus from marijuana possession: What is next?
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has indicated the office will not make misdemeanor marijuana a priority. For those caught with less than four ounces of marijuana, the offense will not appear on their record if they attend a drug education class. It's basically...
Is legal purchase a valid defense to Texas marijuana charges?
The short answer is no. And you should know that Texas has some of the harshest penalties in the country for marijuana possession. If you purchased marijuana in a state where it is now legal, take care when you return to Texas. Thousands of arrests for the possession...