Possession of Controlled Substance — Penalty Group 3

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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to 99 years or life in prison (for Penalty Group 1, over 400g)
Offense Possession of Controlled Substance
Statute Texas Health and Safety Code § 481
Penalty Level Varies — Class A Misdemeanor to First-Degree Felony
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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Jimmy David Cadena
#2609321  · Apr 02, 2026  · Travis County Jail
Possession of Controlled Substance — Penalty Group 3
Travis Co.
Zachary Ryan Longobardi
#2609120  · Mar 31, 2026  · Travis County Correctional Complex
Possession of Controlled Substance — Penalty Group 3
Travis Co.

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