Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to 99 years or life in prison (for Penalty Group 1, over 400g)
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas is governed by Health and Safety Code Chapter 481, which groups substances by their potential for abuse. Penalty Group 1 (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl) carries the heaviest penalties: under 1 gram is a State Jail Felony; 1–4g is a 3rd-degree felony; 4–200g is a 2nd-degree felony; 200–400g is a 1st-degree felony; and over 400g carries 10–99 years or life. Penalty Group 2 (MDMA, PCP, psilocybin) has similar thresholds. Possession for delivery or manufacture carries enhanced penalties. Many first-time offenders may qualify for deferred adjudication or drug court diversion programs.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Possession within drug-free zone (school, daycare, playground) | Charge elevated by one degree; mandatory minimum penalties apply | § 481.134 |
| Possession with intent to deliver (PWID) | Elevated 1–2 degrees above simple possession penalty | § 481.112 |
| Manufacturing or delivery (any amount) | State Jail Felony to First-Degree Felony depending on substance and weight | § 481.112–.114 |
| Prior drug conviction(s) | May support enhanced punishment under habitual offender statute | § 12.42 |
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Josiah Singer
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Michael Angelo Orona
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Travis Co.
Angela Martinez
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Travis Co.
Caley Rain Porter
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Lillian Analyssa Martin
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Robert Jorden Starr
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Joseph Adrian Garcia
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Abigail Rocha
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Victor M Juarez Hernandez
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Anthony Joe Alvarado
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Eliza Marie Rivas
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Ricardo Judas Lara
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Alexander Hardeman
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $16,000
Travis Co.
Evan Haley Kennedy
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $30,000
Ralph I Morteo
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Samuel David Chala Lopez
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Reynaldo Tijerina
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Jordan Renay Alexandra Trinidad
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
John Raven Pete Ross
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Aidan Garanzuay Matthews
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Christopher Michael, Jr Bocage
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Mauricio Javier, Jr Chavarria
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $6,000
Melanie Pearl Brock
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $3,000
Joe Anthony Romo
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $3,000
Travis Co.
Luis Armando Murillo
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
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