Good Possession of a Controlled Substance Attorney in Houston, Texas
If you have been arrested in Houston, Texas for Possession of a Controlled Substances (PCS) or Illegal and Dangerous Drugs, such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Xanax and Hydrocodone, then you need a good criminal defense attorney who cares as much about the best possible outcome to your case as you do. You need a good criminal defense lawyer on your side who will fight to protect your rights.
When you have been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substances (PCS) or Illegal and Dangerous Drugs, such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Xanax and Hydrocodone, in Houston, Texas the best lawyer for you is an attorney who practices in criminal law. I am an experienced criminal defense lawyer, with over 15 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. I have worked on a wide range of criminal cases as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. If there's one thing that I have learned over the years, it is that anyone can make a mistake, and mistakes have the potential to change a person's life forever. I do not believe that your future should be lost because of a single error in judgment.
If you have been arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substances (PCS) or Illegal and Dangerous Drugs, such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Xanax and Hydrocodone, in Houston, Texas, then you should know that a violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for simple Possession of a Controlled Substances (PCS) or Illegal and Dangerous Drugs, such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Xanax and Hydrocodone, is punishable by 1 day in the County Jail up to 99 years in Prison, or Life in Prison with the possibility of Parole, and/or from $1.00 up to $250,000.00 in fines. This wide range of punishment is based on the type of controlled substance which determines the Penalty Group, and the weight of the controlled substance found in your possession or in some instances the number of units of the controlled substance.
How much time can I get for my possession charge? In the first table find your Penalty Group (PG). You are either a PG-1, PG-1-A, PG-2, or PG-3. In the second table find your PG and the weight of the Controlled Substance, or the units of Controlled Substance. This will tell you the Class of Misdemeanor, or Degree of Felony for your Drug Charge. In the third table find your Class of Misdemeanor, or Degree of Felony. This will tell you the maximum fine amount, and the minimum and maximum amount of jail time or prison time for your possession charge. Example: You arrested for possession of 5 Xanax bars for a total weight of 2.00 grams of Xanax. In the first table you will find that Xanax is a PG-3 Controlled Substance. In the second table you find that less then 28 grams of Xanax equals a Class A Misdemeanor. In the third table will find that the punishment for a Class A Misdemeanor is a maximum fine of $4,000.00 and/or 1 day to 1 year in the County Jail.
| Generic or Chemical Name | Brand or Common Name | Penalty Group (PG) | Statute |
| Ketamine | Special K | PG-1 | 481.102(10) |
| GHB | G | PG-1 | 481.102(9) |
| Methamphetamine | Crystal Meth | PG-1 | 481.102(6) |
| Cocaine Base | Crack | PG-1 | 481.102(3)(D) |
| Cocaine | Coke | PG-1 | 481.102(3)(D) |
| Oxycodone | Oxycontin | PG-1 | 481.102(3)(A) |
| Hydrocodone | Vicodin | PG-1 | 481.102(3)(A) |
| Codeine | Codeine | PG-1 | 481.102(3)(A) |
| LSD | Acid | PG-1-A | 481.1021 |
| MDNA | Ecstasy | PG-2 | 481.103(a)(1) |
| Psilocybin | Mushrooms | PG-2 | 481.103(a)(1) |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | Adderall | PG-2 | 481.103(a)(3) |
| Mescaline | Mescaline | PG-2 | 481.103(a)(1) |
| Peyote | Peyote | PG-3 | 481.104(a)(6) |
| Hydrocodone <15mg/dose | Vicodin | PG-3 | 481.104(a)(4) |
| Codeine <90mg/dose | Codeine | PG-3 | 481.104(a)(4) |
| Alprazolam | Xanax | PG-3 | 481.104(a)(2) |
| Diazepam | Valium | PG-3 | 481.104(a)(2) |
| Testosterone | Steroids | PG-3 | 481.104(a)(9) |
| Human Growth Hormone | HGH | PG-3 | 481.104(a)(9) |
|
Statute |
PG |
Class B |
Class A |
State Jail |
3rd Degree |
2nd Degree |
1st Degree |
1st Degree + |
| 481.115 | 1 | < 1g | 1g < 4g | 4g < 200g | 200g < 400g | 400g + | ||
| 481.1151 | 1-A | < 20 units | 20 < 80 | 80 < 4000 | 4000 < 8000 | 8000 units + | ||
| 481.116 | 2 | < 1g | 1g < 4g | 4g < 400g | 400g + | |||
| 481.117 | 3 | < 28g | 28g < 200g | 200g < 400g | 400g + | |||
| 481.118 | 4 | < 28g | 28g < 200g | 200g < 400g | 400g + | |||
| Classification | Fine | Jail/Prison Time |
| Capital Felony | None | Life without Parole, or Death |
| First Degree Felony Plus | $50k - $250k | 5-15 years to 99 years, or Life with Parole |
| First Degree Felony | $10,000.00 | 5 years to 99 years, or Life with Parole |
| Second Degree Felony | $10,000.00 | 2 years to 20 years |
| Third Degree Felony | $10,000.00 | 2 years to 10 years |
| State Jail Felony | $10,000.00 | 180 days to 2 years |
| Class A Misdemeanor | $4,000.00 | 1 day to 1 year |
| Class B Misdemeanor | $2,000.00 | 1 day to 180 days |
| Class C Misdemeanor | $500.00 | None |
Other significant consequences to a conviction if you have been arrested in Houston, Texas for Possession of a Controlled Substances (PCS) or Illegal and Dangerous Drugs, such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Xanax and Hydrocodone, are:
- the suspension of your Driver's License, and
- becoming ineligibile to receive Student Loans and Grants.
In Texas, even a trace amount of certain Controlled Substances or Illegal and Dangerous Drugs, such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Xanax and Hydrocodone can be enough for a felony conviction. When the best possible outcome matters, contact the Houston, Texas, Law Office of Mark A. Morasch today for a free initial consultation.
At the law office of Mark A. Morasch, I represent people who have been arrested in Houston, Texas for possessing a wide range of Controlled Substances or Illegal and Dangerous Drugs, such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Xanax and Hydrocodone in violation of the Texas Health and Saftey Code. I have been an attorney for over 15 years, including six as a prosecutor. My knowledge of these cases from both sides of the table allows me to be much more efficient and effective as a criminal defense attorny in preparing the best possible defense in your case.
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If you have been arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Houston, Texas, then contact my office to discuss your case today. You can speak to someone weekday or weekend, day or night by calling 713-got-aDWI (that's 713-468-2394) or you can use the e-mail link for a response the next business day. In criminal cases I offer payment plans, and I accept Visa and MasterCard. Program 713-got-aDWI into your cell phone now, because you never know when you'll need help.
