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  • Why the Hemp Law Change Halted Charging of Low-Level Marijuana Crimes

    In June of 2019, when hemp became legal in Texas, it changed the definition of marijuana. The updates to the law created a disturbance in the prosecution of low-level marijuana offenses. Before the new legislation went into effect, marijuana was defined as a substance deriving from the cannabis plant. Now, it is defined as cannabis that contains more than 0.3% of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Legal ...
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  • THC Vaping Is Illegal in Texas

    An electronic cigarette, or vape, is a battery-powered device that heats up and vaporizes a small amount of liquid that the user inhales. Recently, vapes have been used to discreetly consume tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). There are various concentrates of substance, including oil, wax, shatter, and live resin. Rather than using an aerosol liquid, users insert their desired concentrate into the device ...
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  • Underage Nicotine Vaping in Texas

    The vape device – or electronic cigarette – heats up a small amount of liquid, which turns into a vapor that a user inhales. When they first arrived on the market, vapes were seen as a healthier alternative to cigarettes and a possible smoking cessation device. However, over the years, research has shown that vapes are not necessarily safer than regular cigarettes, and many people who use them do ...
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  • Enhancements to a Texas DWI

    A first-time DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a jail term of up to 180 days, a fine no more than $2,000, and license suspension for up to a year. However, there are certain aggravating factors that could not only lead to increased penalties, but also a felony DWI charge. The following are the most common factors to enhance a Texas DWI: High BAC – If your blood alcohol content ...
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