Marijuana Possession
Marijuana possession charges can range from a class B misdemeanor to a first degree felony in the state of Texas. Severity of the penalty is dependent on the weight of marijuana the suspect has been found to possess. More serious charges are associated with larger quantities.
Texas Marijuana Possession – Midemeanor Penalty Summary
Weight: 2 Ounces or less
Classification: Class B misdemeanor
Penalty: Not more than 180 days in county jail and/or a fine note to exceed $2,000
Weight: More than 2 ounces, but less than 4 ounces
Classification: Class A misdemeanor
Penalty: Not more than 1 year in county jail and/or a fine note to exceed $4,000
Additional Punishments: a conviction relating to a violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act can result in a suspended driver's license for up to six months.
Courses of Action for Texas Marijuana Possession Charges
In many cases, a criminal misdemeanor lawyer can handle your drug possession case in court and get the punishment reduced or get your case dismissed completely. In any instance, the main objective is to keep the charge from becoming a permanent conviction on your criminal record. This is usually accomplished through dismissal or deferred adjudication. Whether you are charged with possession of marijuana in San Antonio or Laredo, lawyer Ron Ramos can discuss these possibilities with you to find the best course of action regarding your specific circumstances. He will discuss your options and advise you on what to do next as part of a free consultation.
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Law Offices of Ronald A. Ramos – Possession of Marijuana Defense
San Antonio, TX: (210) 308-8811
The Law Defining Possession of Marijuana in Texas
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 481.121 - POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA. (MARIJUANA)
(a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is:
(1) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is two ounces or less;
(2) a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is four ounces or less but more than two ounces;
(3) a state jail felony if the amount of marihuana possessed is five pounds or less but more than four ounces;
(4) a felony of the third degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 50 pounds or less but more than 5 pounds;
(5) a felony of the second degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds; and
(6) punishable by imprisonment in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000, if the amount of marihuana possessed is more than 2,000 pounds.