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James Douglas Yankoviz

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Booking #2614744 · May 24, 2026 Travis County
Record Updated May 24, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Offense Level
Felony, 3rd Degree
Age at Arrest
62
Offense #
A261431509
Facility
Travis County Jail
Arresting Agency
Austin Police Dept
Court
CAFA

James Douglas Yankoviz, age 62, was arrested on May 24, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept, and booked into Travis County Jail under booking number 2614744. The case carries offense number A261431509 and is assigned to the CAFA court.

James Douglas was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 or 1-b, a third-degree felony. Under Texas Penal Code § 12.34, a third-degree felony in Texas is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The offense is governed by Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.115 / § 481.1151. For a full breakdown of how possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1 or 1-b cases are charged and penalized in Texas, see our Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 or 1-b charge guide.

In the past 30 days, OpenArrest logged 260 Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 or 1-b bookings in Travis County — about 8.3% of the 3,123 bookings recorded there — ranking it the 3rd most common charge during that period.

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⚖️ About This Charge
Offense
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B
Classification
Third-Degree Felony
Max Penalty
2–10 years in prison + up to $10,000 fine
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B under the Texas Controlled Substances Act covers substances including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and — under PG 1-B — fentanyl and its analogs. The severity of the offense is entirely weight-driven, ranging from a State Jail Felony for trace amounts to an enhanced First-Degree Felony for 200 grams or more. Texas does not have a simple possession misdemeanor for PG 1 substances — even the smallest measurable amount is a felony. Fentanyl (PG 1-B) carries the same penalty structure. A conviction results in a permanent felony record, loss of firearm rights, and potential loss of federal student aid, public housing eligibility, and professional licenses.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
If this condition applies… Charge escalates to Statute
Less than 1 gram (PG1) State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years, $10,000 fine § 481.115(b)
1g to less than 4g (PG1) Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 years, $10,000 fine § 481.115(c)
4g to less than 200g (PG1) First-Degree Felony — 5–99 years, $10,000 fine § 481.115(d)
200g or more (PG1) Enhanced First-Degree Felony — 10–99 years or life, $100,000 fine § 481.115(e)
PG 1-B (fentanyl): less than 1g State Jail Felony § 481.1151(b)(1)
PG 1-B (fentanyl): 1g to less than 4g Second-Degree Felony § 481.1151(b)(2)
PG 1-B (fentanyl): 4g to less than 200g First-Degree Felony § 481.1151(b)(3)
PG 1-B (fentanyl): 200g or more Enhanced First-Degree Felony — 10 years to life, $100,000 fine § 481.1151(b)(4)
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