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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Christopher Lee, Jr Romero
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $1,000
Carlos, Iii Meza
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $40,000
Enrrique Leija
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Jimmy Antonio Lopez-Godoy
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Jessica Ann Trevino
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Khristopher Elron Hernandez
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Hamza Ahmed Abraham Rafati
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Joe John Leija
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $3,500
Andre Brandon Cave
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $30,000
Michael Leroy Thompson
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $3,000
Travis Co.
Nicholas Cade Sala
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $3,000
Travis Co.
Kristin Erin Cavalcante
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Lincoln Eugene Muse
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Sabrina Freire
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Kenneth Scott Matt
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Neil Adam Klein
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $2,000
Travis Co.
Ethan Anthony Vega
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Giovanni Jessus, Jr Flores
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $5,000
James Ian Moss
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $20,000
Damien Tyrell Holley
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $2,000
Travis Co.
Bradley James Erskine
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $2,000
Travis Co.
Oneal Breshaun Washington
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Romeo Sanchez
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Bond: $2,500
Alizia Samantha Morales
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
Caesar Christopher, Jr Carrillo
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2
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