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Even Football Players Can Get the Jailhouse Blues
Last Updated on Monday, 1 February 2010 11:08 Written by Monica Monday, 1 February 2010 11:08
Celebrity scandals happen all the time. Whether movie stars, talented musicians, or awesome sports figures, their arrests make the news sometimes even before they are given their free phone call. We see them highlighted in news segments, entire shows are dedicated to them and articles such as this one are written about them. Here in Texas, many of us fall into that same wishing well: “if someone else has it bad, especially a celebrity, then that means my life and my mistakes are not so bad.” Maybe we do not phrase it just that way but the truth is, scandal sells no matter what state you are in. Did you know that there were at least four celebrity drug busts in Texas in 2009? All were former professional football players.
Quincy Carter, the former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, was released after just three years due to unknown reasons, although rumor had it that he failed a drug test. His problems with marijuana did come out after he was signed by the New York Jets and in February, 2009, he was arrested in south Texas for a DWI and for having marijuana, which seems to give the drug problem rumors merit.
Another former Dallas Cowboys’ player, receiver Terry Glenn, was arrested in Irving in January, 2009, for public intoxication and possession of marijuana. Another promising career cut short by drug addiction?
The Dallas Cowboys is not the only team to have drug addiction problems, as Roderick Green proved with his arrest in his hometown of Brentham, Texas. The former Baltimore Raven/SF 49er was arrested in February last year after a routine traffic stop for speeding led to charges of possession of marijuana as well as four other charges.
Former Jaguars wide receiver Reggie Williams was arrested in Houston last February for DUI and possessing marijuana. Another night partying that ended with a traffic stop, a failed sobriety test and the finding of illicit drugs. All four were talented football players, all four fell under the control of drug addiction and alcohol.
In Texas, it does not matter if you are a celebrity, a regular working guy, a soccer mom, a professional football player, or a political big wig. In Texas, you do not drink and drive and you do not get caught with drugs, because even football players can get the jailhouse blues here. An autograph and a great arm are not going to help you out with that.
Tags: Alcohol, drug addiction, DUI, football players, marijuana | Posted under Alcohol Addiction, Texas Rehab | No Comments
Don’t Mess with Marijuana in Texas
Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 January 2010 04:55 Written by Monica Monday, 4 January 2010 09:10
The fight to legalize marijuana has gone on for years. Some believe it is no more harmful than cigarettes and that in reality, if cigarettes do hurt you and are legal, why not legalize marijuana? In the state of Texas, marijuana is treated as any other illicit drug in that there are penalties and there are consequences.
Depending on the amount, depending on whether a minor is involved or a transaction is being made within a certain area where children gather, such as a school, youth center, public pool or arcade, the person in possession of marijuana could find himself facing probation, county jail time, state jail time, even prison. Fines can range from being waived or be imposed up to $10,000.
Marijuana is illegal in the state of Texas, which has earned the reputation of being hard on crime. To the Texas legal system, drugs are drugs and possession and/or the sale of marijuana will come with heavy fines and jail time when the perpetrator is caught.
The argument to legalize marijuana does not hold water in Texas like it does many other states where it seems to be decriminalized, Just as those driving while intoxicated learn, Texas does not mess around when it comes to drinking and driving, selling or buying for minors and the same holds true for marijuana.
While a first offense may get a person probation and mandatory drug treatment, a repeat offense could go right into felony and have more serious consequences. If a person did not learn his lesson the first time then a harsher punishment may be needed. A third offense? Get ready for some serious jail time then.
Whatever side of the marijuana argument a person is on, the fact is that drug use is taken seriously by the state of Texas. Irresponsibility, illegal use and abuse, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession, selling, all of it is punishable and marijuana is no exception.
The bottom line is that marijuana is illegal, it can damage your body and affect your thinking and Texas does not tolerate illegal drug use. The phrase “Don’t Mess with Texas” does not just refer to littering. Get caught with some marijuana a couple of times and you will see: Texas fights a real war on drugs. Just as drugs do not discriminate, Texas doesn’t, either. Drugs are drugs and someone in possession of marijuana will be prosecuted.
Tags: marijuana, possession, Texas legal system | Posted under Texas Rehab | 3 Comments
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