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Wrongful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia In Travis
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Penalties for illegal drug possession Class A misdemeanor — jail sentences of 180 days to 1 year and/or fines of up to $4,000. State jail felony — jail confinement of 180 days to 2 years and/or fines of up to $10,000. 3rd-degree felony — federal prison sentence of 2 to 10 years and/or fines of up to $10,000.
If you want to try to fight the charges against you, then you should plead not guilty and then hire a criminal defense attorney or request a court-appointed attorney to help you prove that the paraphernalia was not yours.
Possession of drug paraphernalia under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364 HSC is a misdemeanor offense. Those who are convicted of this crime can be sentenced to serve up to six months in jail. The law requires that a defendant convicted of this offense be sentenced to a minimum of 15 days in custody.
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas. A Class C misdemeanor conviction generally will not carry any jail time but could include a fine of up to $500. However, a criminal record could still make things more difficult for someone in the future, even if it was for a minor misdemeanor offense.
Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Possession For possession, you won't be required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence, unless you have a prior drug conviction from federal or another state jurisdiction, then you'll be sentenced to no less than 15 days of incarceration with a maximum of up to two years.
How do you beat drug charges in Texas? Argue unlawful search and seizure. Argue that you weren't actually in possession of drugs. Claim a lack of knowledge or intent. Argue entrapment or duress. Make them prove that you had an illegal substance.
What is POSS CS PG 1/1-B 1G? POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G refers to possession of a controlled substance in penalty group one. Penalty group one includes cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, whereas penalty group 1-B is just fentanyl and its derivatives.
Penalties for Possessing Drug Paraphernalia in Texas Possession of Drug Paraphernalia is considered a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine up to $500. However, a conviction for drug paraphernalia can result in a criminal record.
Texas Laws and Penalties OffensePenaltyIncarceration 2 oz or less Misdemeanor 180 days 2 - 4 oz Misdemeanor 1 year 4 oz to 5 lbs Felony 180 days - 2 years 5 - 50 lbs Felony 2 - 10 years33 more rows