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Drug Penalty Group 1 in Texas

Aggressive Drug Defense in Tarrant County and DFW

Drug crimes are the most common criminal offenses in Tarrant County, the Dallas – Fort Worth Area, and Texas. A drug-related conviction has potentially lifelong consequences, such as, jail or prison time, in-patient rehabilitation, and a stain on your criminal record. The experienced Tarrant County drug crime lawyers with Sloane Law Firm can protect you!

Texas Penalty Groups Explained

Under Texas Health & Safety Code §§ 481.102 – 481.105, controlled substances (drugs) are classified into one of four different penalty groups:

  • Penalty Group 1/ 1A
  • Penalty Group 2/ 2A
  • Penalty Group 3
  • Penalty Group 4

Penalty Group 1 Drugs in Texas

Controlled substances categorized under Penalty Group 1/ 1A are considered the most severe, as they have no recognized medical use and are considered highly addictive and dangerous. The most common controlled substances categorized under Penalty Group 1/1A are:

  • Fentanyl
  • Cocaine
  • Heroin
  • Methamphetamine
  • Ketamine
  • Opioids, such as, codeine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone

Potential punishment for Drug Penalty Group 1 offenses differs depending on the type of offense. In Texas, there are three different types of drug offenses – possession, manufacture, and delivery.

Drug Penalty Group 1 Possession Punishment

Possession of any amount of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance is a felony punishable by prison time. Possession means the actual care, custody, control, or management of a controlled substance (Tex. Penal Code § 1.07(a)(39)). The range of punishment is dependent on the weight/ amount a person has in their possession:

  • Less than 1 Gram (POSS CS PG1 <1G), State Jail Felony, punishable between 180 days to two years in a state jail facility and a fine up to $10,000.
  • One to Four Grams (POSS CS PG1 1-4G), Third Degree Felony, punishable between two years to ten years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
  • Four to 200 Grams (POSS CS PG1 4-200G), Second Degree Felony, punishable between two years to twenty years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
  • 200 to 400 Grams (POSS CS PG1 200-400G), First Degree Felony, punishable between five years to 99 years in prison, and a fine up to $100,000.
  • 400 Grams or More (POSS CS PG1 >400G), Enhanced First Degree Felony, punishable between 10 years to 99 years in prison, and a fine up to $100,000.
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  • Case Dismissed Indecent Exposure
  • Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation Criminal Trespass
  • Case Dismissed - Motion to Suppress Granted Possession of Marijuana 5lbs to 50lbs
  • Cases Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram and Reckless Driving
  • Case Dismissed Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

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