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Drug Penalty Group 3 in Texas

Holistic Drug Defense in Tarrant County and the Dallas–Fort Worth Area

Drug crimes are the most common criminal offenses in Tarrant County, the Dallas–Fort Worth Area, and Texas. The Tarrant County Drug Criminal Defense Lawyers with Sloane Law Firm are here for you!

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

Texas Penalty Group 3 Drugs

Controlled substances categorized under Penalty Group 3 are prescription-only stimulant or depressant narcotics that have the potential for addiction. The most common controlled substances categorized under Penalty Group 3 are:

  • Anabolic Steroids
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Diazepam (Valium)
  • Lorazepam (Ativan)
  • Alprazolam (Xanax)
  • Clonazepam (Rivotril)
  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
  • Peyote

Potential punishment for Drug Penalty Group 3 offenses depends on whether the individual is accused of possessing, manufacturing, or delivering the substance. 

Drug Penalty Group 3 Possession Punishment in Texas

Possession of a Penalty Group 3 Controlled Substance ranges in punishment from a Class A Misdemeanor to a First-Degree Felony. 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 28 Grams (POSS CS PG3 <28G), Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in the county jail and fine $4,000.< li>
  • 28 to 200 Grams (POSS CS PG3 28-200G), Third Degree Felony, punishable between two years to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
  • 200 to 400 Grams (POSS CS PG3 200-400G), Second Degree Felony, punishable between two years to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
  • 400 Grams or More (POSS CS PG3 >400G), First Degree Felony, punishable between 5 years to 99 years in prison and a fine up to $50,000.
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    • Motion to Adjudicate Dismissed Motion to Adjudicate - Possession of 4 to 200 grams of Methamphetamine, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, and Theft of $30,000 to $150,000
    • Case Dismissed Resisting Arrest
    • Cases Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
    • Case Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member
    • Cases Dismissed Possession of a Controlled Substance Under One Gram and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon

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