As you know, being charged with a crime can carry several serious implications, especially upon conviction. While the attitude towards marijuana across the country has largely changed over the last few years, marijuana possession is still a very serious crime in Texas. If you have recently received a marijuana possession charge, there is a very good chance that you will most likely face several ramifications that can affect your life for years to come. Our firm is here to work to prevent that from happening. Please continue reading and speak with our experienced Texas criminal defense attorneys to learn more about marijuana possession charges and how we can assist you through every step of the legal process ahead if you are currently facing them. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are the penalties for marijuana possession in Houston, Texas?
When someone is facing marijuana possession charges in Houston, Texas, they have a lot to consider, as the penalties they may face can follow them for the rest of their lives. The penalties for marijuana possession charges in Texas are as follows:
- 2 oz. or less: If you are caught with 2 ounces or less of marijuana, you will face a Class B misdemeanor, which may entail up to 180 days of jail time and a potential $2,000 fine.
- 2-4 oz: For being caught with 2-4 ounces of marijuana, you will face a Class A misdemeanor, which can entail up to 1 year of incarceration and a potential $4,000 fine.
- 4 oz-5 lbs: If you are caught with anywhere between 4 ounces and 5 pounds of marijuana, you will face a state jail felony that may warrant up to 2 years in jail and a possible $10,000 fine.
- 5-50 lbs: At this point, you are now looking at a third-degree felony, which may entail up to 10 years in prison and a potential $10,000 fine.
- 50-2,000 lbs: You are now facing second-degree felony charges, which can land you in prison for up to 20 years, on top of facing a potential $10,000 fine.
- More than 2,000 lbs: Possession of more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana is a capital felony, which may warrant a 99-year prison sentence and a $50,000 fine.
Our Houston criminal defense attorney is here to fight your charges, no matter the amount of marijuana you were caught with. Speak with our firm today to learn more about what we can do for you.
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