A possession of a drug charge requires a person to be in actual possession of a controlled substance. "Possession" is defined in the Texas Penal Code as actual care, custody, control, or management....

If Charges Are Dismissed Do You Have a Criminal Record?

Yes, an arrest is reported by the jail to the Texas Department of Public Safety records. Obviously charges have to be filed in order to be dismissed, which would happen at a later time after an...

How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record?

How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record In Texas? The short answer is forever. But I need to elaborate. The question should be more specific and ask "DWI Conviction" rather than "DWI". A dwi...

Invasive Visual Recording

What is Invasive Visual Recording? A person without the other person's consent invades the privacy of the other person by photographing or by videotaping or other electronic means records,...

Jail Release and Criminal Process

What is Jail Release? The jailing process begins with either a warrant or an on site arrest. A warrant is the result of a criminal charge from some previous time. An on site arrest is the result...

Is Forging a Prescription a Felony?

Yes, it is a felony in most cases. Felony charges will in include schedule 1 through 4 levels. Unless the controlled substance is a schedule 5. Then the prescription fraud is a Class A...