9.25 Controlled Substance-Employment of Minor to Violate Drug Law is the criminal offense of employing a minor to assist in the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession of an illegal drug or controlled substance. This offense is specifically outlined in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, and is punishable by a fine ranging from $2000 to $10,000, and/or imprisonment of up to two years. There are two types of 9.25 Controlled Substance-Employment of Minor to Violate Drug Law: a first-degree offense and a second-degree offense. A first-degree offense includes the employment of a minor to manufacture, sell, distribute, or possess a controlled substance, and is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to two years. A second-degree offense includes the employment of a minor to assist in the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession of an illegal drug or controlled substance, and is punishable by a fine of up to $2000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months.