By Tylden Shaeffer | Published November 5, 2023 | Posted in Drug | Tagged Tags: drug-induced homicide, fentanyl, first-degree felony | Comments Off on 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
Read MoreIt 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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