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2021 Felony Marijuana Offenses
Marijuana Offenses: If you have been charged with a criminal offense in the State of Texas, you need an attorney. Even for a Class B Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces, often referred to as “simple possession” you will need an attorney in Texas. In Texas, penalties for a Class B misdemeanor can include…
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Delta-8 is illegal says Texas Department of State Health Services
WHAT IS DELTA-8? Delta-8 is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that typically does not exist in large amounts. Through the isomerization process, chemists can change the molecular structure of CBD, turning it into Delta-8. While it is chemically similar to Delta-9, it is different. Additionally, delta-8 is unregulated at the federal level and has been sold…
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Former Wichita Falls trooper Chad Harden pled guilty to Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence
Last Friday, August 20th, 2021, ex-trooper Chad Harden pled guilty to Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair 2 years deferred adjudication community service, 160 hours community service, $300 fines, with the acknowledgment that he would not seek early termination from probation. A delicate brush on the hand compared to sentences often handed out to…
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License Plate Reading Cameras in Fort Worth
As reported by NBCDFW Fort Worth Police have installed license plate reading cameras throughout the city as a tool to combat crime. The 63 new cameras from Atlanta based company, Flock Safety, are an addition to the approximately 500 cameras already used to track vehicles throughout the city. The camera feed reportedly is monitored live…
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Supreme Court Rules on Medical Cannabis Patients on Probation
The Law Office of David Sloane is well known for being on the front line fighting for marijuana legalization in Texas. Until the plant is legal, our office holds the responsibility of vigorously defending those accused of marijuana crimes. Especially medical cannabis patients. The office has seen cases in Texas where an individual on probation…
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Dallas Police to stop people to enforce shelter-in-place laws
The Dallas Police have announced through the media they’re going to be stopping people to enforce the shelter-in-place laws. If the police stop you merely to inquire if you are engaged in an “essential activity” and nothing more they are doing so unlawfully! Absent their observation of you’re having committed some other violation they need…
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JUDGE SUPPRESSES ALL EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM UNLAWFUL STOP/DETENTION
3-16-2020 PRESS RELEASE JUDGE SUPPRESSES ALL EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM UNLAWFUL STOP/DETENTION Including 400 pounds of Marijuana and 5 pounds of THC Extracts. The defendant’s in this case have authorized me to discuss their case. On March 12, 2020 Hon. Judge Jack McGaughey of the 97th District Court in Montague County held…
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Hemp update March 2020: Apply to grow hemp in Texas today!
Farmers can finally apply to grow industrial hemp in Texas The 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law in December of 2018. This bill removed hemp, defined as Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing…
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THC Concentration Testing Comes to Texas
According to WFAA and Allen police Chief Brian Harvey, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has partnered with Sam Houston State University to produce the equipment that will allow law enforcement to test cannabis products to determine THC concentration in plant and oil based cannabis products. This will finally allow them to differentiate legal…
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