By Tylden Shaeffer | Published May 5, 2024 | Posted in Drug, DWI | Tagged Tags: accident, drug, DWI, intoxicated | Comments Off on Intoxication Manslaughter — The Crime and Its Potential Defenses
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Intoxication Manslaughter — The Crime and Its Potential Defenses
In Texas, intoxication manslaughter means causing death of another person by reason of being intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. It also applies to operating an aircraft, watercraft or amusement ride while intoxicated and causing death as a result. In essence, this is the most extreme instance of driving while intoxicated Read More
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Federal Drug Trafficking Charges and Potential Defenses
Drug trafficking is a serious federal offense that encompasses the illegal manufacturing, distribution or importation of controlled substances. Also known as drug distribution, these acts pose significant threats to public health and safety, which is why they carry stiff penalties. Anyone charged with such a crime needs to bolster the strongest defense possible. Federal law Read More
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The Differences Between Federal and State Criminal Cases
The American legal system operates in a dual court structure, with both state and federal courts handling criminal cases. While these systems share core functions, they differ in several fundamental ways, relating to the nature of the crime, potential consequences and investigative processes. State crimes violate the laws established by individual states and are prosecuted Read More
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Causing Death by Distributing Fentanyl Is Now Murder in Texas
The state of Texas has enacted a law creating the offense of fentanyl murder. This legislation, which took effect September 1, 2023, targets individuals who sell or otherwise distribute fentanyl to recipients who die as a result of taking the powerful synthetic opioid. Texas now joins about 30 states that have enacted drug-induced homicide statutes, Read More
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Marijuana Use in Minors Can Affect Brain Development
It seems as though marijuana use and its legalization is on the horizon for many more states across the country. While Colorado and Washington have already legalized marijuana for recreational use, states such as California and Massachusetts allow consumption with a recognized medical need. Marijuana legalization has been on the ballot in other areas as Read More
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