http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25540061
In December 2014 a thirty year old man died from a combination of Ethylone and other drugs. His death was ruled accidental.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/841.htm
An explanation of drug categories and quantities that dictate terms of prison sentences.
Another factor involved is if a death occurred as a result of the actions of a drug dealer.
Since two patrons of the club Eden died, I wonder if investigations include tracing their deaths back to a specific drug and finding who sold the drug to them.
HF is under Federal Contract Hold meaning his drug charges aren't directly from the state of Texas. It is possible to be charged for the same crime both Federally and by the State in separate courts.
Bond is not granted/allowed in felony Federal cases.
It is unclear as to why HF's case is a Federal one.
It may be because the drugs were being supplied through Mexico.
States have drug laws too.
If someone is trafficking drugs between states it would be a Federal offense.
If someone lives in a state and sells within the state, why is it a Federal crime?
Could this be the reason Cartel activity is possible?
Also if the U.S. mail is used to obtain or transfer drugs, the case falls under Federal laws.
The Eden bust may be more serious than usual because of the connected deaths.
It looks as if HF's goose is cooked for, at a minimum, at least ten years.