San Antonio Marijuana Possession Crimes Lawyer

Penalties for Marijuana Possession in Texas

The possession of marijuana is still a crime in San Antonio and Bexar County, as well as throughout the state of Texas. How much trouble you could be in is determined not only by the circumstances of your case but also by how much marijuana is involved.

In Texas, the following thresholds apply:

• Possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $2,000.
• Possession of between 2 and 4 ounces of marijuana is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment of up to 1 year and a fine not to exceed $4,000.
• Possession of between 4 ounces and 5 pounds of marijuana is a felony, punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days imprisonment, a maximum of 2 years imprisonment, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
• Possession of between 5 pounds and 50 pounds of marijuana is a felony, punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of no less than 2 years imprisonment, a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
• Possession of between 50 pounds and 2,000 pounds of marijuana is a second-degree felony, punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 2 years imprisonment, a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
• Possession of more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana is a felony, punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years, a maximum sentence of 99 years, and a fine of no more than $50,000.

Several states have passed laws allowing for the personal possession and consumption of marijuana by adults. This means that a policy has been adopted that creates a legally controlled market where consumers can buy marijuana for personal use from a legal dispensary. Those states include Alaska, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

If you or your loved one has been arrested for or charged with the possession of marijuana in Texas, contact the Emmons Law Firm, P.C. to speak to San Antonio marijuana crimes defense attorney Derek W. Emmons. Call (210) 702-3054 for a free, confidential consultation. 

Defenses to Possession of Marijuana Charges

If all four elements cannot be proven, then you can’t be found guilty of possessing marijuana. In addition to attacking each of these points, the most commonly used defense is that a search by law enforcement officials was in violation of the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. While this can be an effective defense, in many cases, it can be difficult to prove because many police officers are trained to understand the standards they are required to follow to conduct a proper search.