A kilo of cocaine is definitely not what you’d expect to find on a morning walk on the beach. But it wouldn’t be the first nor the last time someone has ran across significant remnants of the drug trade and officials are seeing an increase in such packages washing up on Texas shores. read more

Nearly 30 people were arrested by federal agents this week for participating in a drug ring with ties back to a Mexican drug cartel. The ring was called the “United Nations” of drug rings because of its unusual diversity. The makeup of this ring simply shows that the stereotypical drug dealer isn’t always what people think. read more

Any criminal conviction can affect your life for years to come, in ways you might not consider. That’s why it is always makes sense to speak to a criminal defense attorney about your legal options, even for minor offenses like drug possession or shoplifting. If you have a reasonable chance to beat a criminal charge in court, the lawyers fees may be the best money you ever spent. read more

Prescription drug abuse is at an all time high in Texas and across the country. Unlike other illegal controlled substances, prescription drugs usually enter the black market from a legitimate original source. In a case that’s getting a lot of interest, Parkland Health & Hospital may have been that “legitimate original source” for a large amount of prescription drugs on the streets of Dallas. read more

Because marijuana laws are a hot topic around the country this year, a Tyler man is making more headlines than usual for the extreme sentence he received in Smith County last week. The fifty-four year old defendant was sentenced to 35 years in prison for possessing 4.6 ounces of marijuana. read more

Al convicted criminals make mistakes that lead them to be caught and prosecuted. But one would think that if you are running a significant criminal operation, you’d be careful some simple details that would lead you to be noticed by the police.  However, that doesn’t appear to be the case in many illegal drug operations in Texas. read more

In a surprising move, the Houston, TX District Attorney’s office is instructing  prosecutors to lessen criminal charges filed for possession of a crank pipe. read more

While Dallas school officials are saying they don’t yet see the influence of Mexican drug cartels in their schools, the Feds and the Texas Department of Public Safety are cautioning parents to be aware. read more

A Mexican drug organization that operated in Texas was feeling serious pressure this week as authorities across the country cracked down on their drug operations. Hit particularly hard, North Texas. read more

It all began in 1988. It all ends, for this particular family, now. For 21 years, over two dozen people recently arrested operated a complex drug ring right under the noses of their coworkers, neighbors, and friends. read more