What Is The Punishment Range For Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Penalty Group 2?
Continuing the stroll through the five different classifications of controlled substance penalty groups, we find ourselves on Penalty Group 2. The drugs contained within the Penalty Group 2 are drugs like Ecstacy, PCP, and Mescaline.
If you are charged and convicted for possession of a drug that is contained within Penalty Group 2, then you can be subject to these punishments, depending on the amount you possess.
Less than one gram
State Jail Felony: Punishable by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than 2 years or less than 180 days and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.
One gram or more but less than four grams
Third Degree Felony: Punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.
Four grams or more but less than 400 grams
Second Degree Felony: Punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.
400 grams or more
First Degree Felony: Punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.