In Texas, drug-related offenses are taken very seriously, with severe penalties that vary depending on the type and quantity of the substance involved. Controlled substances are categorized into different Penalty Groups, with Penalty Group 1 (PG1) containing some of the most dangerous drugs. The penalties for possession, manufacture, or delivery of these substances are stringent and increase with the amount of the drug in question.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the penalties associated with various controlled substances, categorized by Penalty Group and quantity.
Penalty Group 1 (PG1)
This group includes drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, which are considered highly dangerous with a high potential for abuse.
Possession Penalties:
1. Less than 1 gram
2. 1 to 4 grams
3. 4 to 200 grams
4. 200 to 400 grams
5. 400 grams or more
Manufacture or Delivery Penalties:
1. Less than 1 gram
2. 1 to 4 grams
3. 4 to 200 grams
4. 200 to 400 grams
5. 400 grams or more
Penalty Group 2 (PG2)
Penalty Group 2 includes substances like MDMA (Ecstasy), PCP, and certain hallucinogens. These drugs are considered to have a high potential for abuse but are less dangerous than those in PG1.
Possession Penalties:
1. Less than 1 gram
2. 1 to 4 grams
3. 4 to 400 grams
4. 400 grams or more
Manufacture or Delivery Penalties:
1. Less than 1 gram
2. 1 to 4 grams
3. 4 to 400 grams
4. 400 grams or more
Penalty Group 3 (PG3)
This group includes substances like anabolic steroids, certain stimulants, depressants, and small amounts of codeine.
Possession Penalties:
2. 28 to 200 grams
3. 200 to 400 grams
4. 400 grams or more
Manufacture or Delivery Penalties:
1. Less than 28 grams
2. 28 to 200 grams
3. 200 to 400 grams
4. 400 grams or more
Penalty Group 4 (PG4)
This group covers compounds with limited amounts of narcotics and certain prescription medications that have a lower potential for abuse.
Possession Penalties:
1. Less than 28 grams
2. 28 to 200 grams
3. 200 to 400 grams
4. 400 grams or more
Manufacture or Delivery Penalties:
1. Less than 28 grams
2. 28 to 200 grams
3. 200 to 400 grams
4. 400 grams or more
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