Is 7 Grams A Felony In Texas? Attorney Answers
https://www.MedlinFirm.com/ | (682) 204-4066 Is 7 Grams A Felony In Texas? First, we need to figure out what we’re talking about seven grams of. Seven grams of marijuana is not a felony in Texas. That’s under two ounces, the lowest level of possession of marijuana offense which is a class B misdemeanor. Punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2000 fine. Seven grams of controlled substance, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, is a felony. So, punishable if it's under one gram, that’s punishable by up to two years in a state jail felony facility. Seven grams obviously would be more than one gram. That would be punishable as a third-degree felony, up to ten years in prison. So, when somebody asks for seven grams of a felony in Texas, it could be if it's a controlled substance. Such as penalty group one or penalty group two substances. These are the ones we usually think of being heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. But if it's just marijuana, then it has to be over four ounces before it becomes a felony-level offense. Now, when we’re talking about marijuana and a small amount, it kind of depends a lot on the jurisdiction or the city. Because some of the more liberal cities, like Austin, may just give you a ticket. They do not do anything for a small amount of marijuana, say just a joint worth of marijuana. Some other cities will arrest you for any amount of marijuana and put you in jail and require you to make bail. They may prosecute you for a class B-level possession of marijuana case. #TheMedlinLawFirm #CriminalDefenseAttorney 📍Fort Worth Office The Medlin Law Firm 1300 S University Dr No. 318 Fort Worth, TX 76107 (682) 204-4066 https://www.medlinfirm.com/locations/fort-worth/ 📍Dallas Office The Medlin Law Firm 2550 Pacific Ave No. 866 Dallas, TX 75226 (214) 888-4810 https://www.medlinfirm.com/locations/dallas/