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This means penalty group 1, it is used in the state of Texas and possibly others to determine punishment for possession of types of controlled substances based on the substance involved. For example, the penalty for possession of Cocaine (PG 1) is higher than that for codeine (PG 3).
It's a 3rd degree felony under Penal Code § 38.11 and carries a penalty of 2 to 10 years imprisonment and a possible fine up to $10,000. That's in addition to the penalty for the mere possession of the controlled substance, which depends on the substance and the amount. It kind of smacks of double jeopardy but as the saying goes, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."
By the Gun Control ACt 1968, all felons are prohibited from the purchase and possession of firearms in any way.Thus, no, you may not.
Yes, as long as the case was not dismissed subsequent to serving community supervision (probation). See the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 55.02 for the procedure.
Your eligibility for the SNAP program is not affected by the controlled substance charge.
It is a Class A misdemeanor called Possession of a Dangerous Drug. If it was a Schedule 2 narcotic, such as Didluadid, Oxycotin, Oxycodone, Morphine, Aderall, Ritalin, etc., the penalty would depend on how much you were in possession of.
15 years -Life in prison.
The answer is in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 481.115(d). Possession of methamphetamine (a Penalty Group 1 substance) is a second degree felony. The Texas Penal Code, Section 12.33 says punishment for a second degree felony ranges from 2-20 years in prison and a fine of not more than $10,000. However, under the Penal Code, Section 12.42, a second conviction is "enhanced" by a previous conviction. If the previous conviction was also a second degree felony, then the second conviction is eligible to be enhanced to a first degree felony which ranges in punishment from 5-99 years in prison and a fine of not more than $10,000.
Texas doesn't take possession of cocaine, or distribution of cocaine lightly. Even a gram of crack cocaine in your possession at the time of arrest can result in felony charges. The cocaine possession penalties and jail time will depend upon the amount of possession. As an example, conviction for less than one gram of cocaine may be punishable by up to two years in a state jail facility and/or by a fine not to exceed 10,000 dollars. Any or all of the state jail time and/or fines may be probated, in an eligible case, for up to five years. An experienced Texas attorney familiar with drug violations criminal defense may be critical to avoiding jail time for possession of cocaine.
Possession of heroin under 1 gram is classified as a state jail felony in Texas. The penalty for this offense can include up to 2 years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
In Texas drug possession can have stiff penalties including lengthy prison sentences,lengthy fine for even the first time drug possession. So, you need a skilled drug offense attorney to protect your rights.