On April 30, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has indicated that it will move to reclassify marijuana (Cannabis, or Marihuana). Marijuana, currently scheduled as Schedule I, will be reclassified as a Schedule III controlled substance. Shifting marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance has significant implications across various domains. This […]
US DEA Will Reclassify Marijuana and Ease Restrictions
Possession of Marijuana and THC Crimes in Texas
District Attorney’s across the state of Texas continue to prosecute Possession of Marijuana or THC Crimes. However, do not plead guilty unless you have first discussed your case with an attorney. Do not discuss your case with just any old attorney. Instead, consult a top rated criminal defense lawyer like LeGrande Law. The Changing Landscape […]
Reforms to TX Marijuana & THC Possession Laws DIED in 2021 – POSSESSION OF THC REMAINS A FELONY IN TEXAS
A bill almost became a law in Texas, reducing the penalties for marijuana and THC possession – Texas House Bill 2593. That’s right, Texas came closer than it ever has to decriminalizing possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; the new law would have made posssession of less than 28 grams a class C […]
THC VAPING: FACTS & FICTION
There has been a lot in the news recently about lung diseases associated with vaping products. Much of the news coverage has identified “illicit THC” vaping products as being the main culprit – but how much of this news coverage is truth, based on facts, and how much of the media coverage is fear-mongering and […]
TX Hemp & Marijuana Law – New Laws for 2019
The laws have changed in Texas for 2019 and Low-THC products like hemp plant, hemp-oil, and CBD-oil are legal, if they contain less than 0.3% THC. This is nowhere near full-scale legalization of cannabis, or even legalization for medical use – but, it IS a big step for the state of Texas. Additionally, there are […]
AFFIRMATIVE LINKS – WHY You Should NOT Plead to Your Friends Drugs!
A common scenario: A driver and two passengers are stopped for a traffic violation. The law enforcement officer thinks he smells the distinct odor of marijuana coming from within your vehicle. Now, he has all of the passengers on the curb and is tearing apart the inside of your ride. He finds illegal substances in […]