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In the last few months I have seen a huge increase in the number of arrests for possession of THC oil and cannabis concentrates. Any amount of this substance starts at felony level.  Many of my clients are college students who go from having no criminal history to suddenly facing felony charges for possessing a … read more »

Every defendant convicted of DWI in Texas faces a surcharge or "tax" from DPS. This surcharge is to be paid as a penalty for maintaining your driver's license for three years from the date of the conviction. What Is a DWI Surcharge? Surcharges are basically a tax or penalty that the Texas Department of Public … read more »

The Law Office of Lance Turnbow handles all types of criminal charges but the ones I encounter the most are drug cases and DWI's. Many of my clients are shocked to find out that ANY drug or marijuana conviction in the state of Texas will lead to a driver's license suspension of 180 days. That … read more »

As a criminal defense and drug possession attorney who handles numerous drug/marijuana cases I have an obligation to keep up with current pending legislation and changing attitudes toward the laws of our state. Many of my clients think marijuana is about to be “legalized” in Texas or at least decriminalized. Many tell me they don’t think … read more »

Every state handles the possession of drugs differently, and the repercussions vary widely. Drug possession can range from having a small amount for personal consumption all the way through to larger amounts with the intent to distribute or to sell. In some states, illegal marijuana possession (less than two ounces) varies from a petty offense … read more »