Crystal meth is the street name for “methamphetamine,” a highly addictive stimulant drug that comes in the form of a white powder or pill. The drug is chemically similar to amphetamine, a prescription drug used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit...
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Green Card Eligibility
Are you an immigrant who is interested in living and working in the United States? If so, you will need to obtain a Green Card. In order for you to receive a Green Card, you must be “eligible” under one of the eight categories listed by the U.S....
How Are Crimes in Texas Classified?
In Texas, criminal offenses in the state’s Penal Code are classified as misdemeanors and felonies, with felonies being the more serious of the two. Misdemeanors for example, are broken down into: Class A, Class B and Class C, with Class A misdemeanors being the...
FAQs About Domestic Violence in Texas
In Texas, domestic violence, otherwise known as “family violence” is addressed in the Texas Family Code. What counts as family violence? According to dps.texas.gov, it is defined as, “an act by a member of a family or household against another member...
Ecstasy Charges in Texas
On the streets, it’s called “Ecstasy” or “Molly,” but the drug’s technical name is 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA). What is Ecstasy or MDMA exactly and how does it affect the human body? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), MDMA “is a...
6 Facts About Social Security Disability
Are you suffering with a medical condition that is making it impossible for you to earn a living? If so, you should look into Social Security Disability benefits. After all, you have been paying your Social Security taxes for years and you should take advantage of...
Are DWI Checkpoints Legal in Texas?
If you’ve lived in other states (outside of Texas), you may have heard about sobriety checkpoints, also known as “DUI or DWI checkpoints.” With these checkpoints, law enforcement personnel set up a station to check drivers for signs of driving under...
DWI With a Child in the Vehicle
There is a lot of confusion about how much alcohol is too much as it relates to driving. A lot of people mistakenly believe that they can drink and later “sober up” with a strong cup of coffee or an energy drink. Others think that they can drink alcohol,...
Heroin Charges in Texas
What is heroin exactly and what is it made out of? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast and...
The Path to U.S. Citizenship
Are you thinking about becoming a United States citizen? If so, congratulations! The United States is a great country built by the enormous contributions of immigrants from all over the world and it welcomes you with open arms. In order for most people to become a...