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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 depend 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 Gram (POSS CS PG3 <28G), Class A Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in the county jail and a fine up to $4,000.
  • 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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Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • Case Dismissed Indecent Exposure
  • Reduced Under 12.44 Motion to Adjudicate - Possession of Methamphetamine Under 1 Gram and Possession of Methamphetamine 1-4 Grams
  • Unlawful Stop - Charge Dismissed Possession of Marijuana <2oz
  • Motion to Revoke Dismissed Probation Revocation - DWI 3rd, Possession of a Controlled Substance 4 to 400 grams, and Possession of Marijuana <2oz
  • Case Dismissed, Motion to Suppress Granted Possession of Marijuana <2oz

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