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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 Settlements & Verdicts

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.

  • Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (DWI)
  • Case Dismissed Resisting Arrest
  • 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
  • Charges Dismissed Keeping a Gambling Place & Intentionally & Knowingly Operate a Game Room

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