If you’ve been accused of drug trafficking or drug delivery in Galveston by law enforcement, you’re looking at a serious case in which, depending on the amount of drug involved, can result in serious jail sentences and fines. Depending on the details of the offense, there is the the real potential for the federal government to pick up the charge.
Any action contributing to the sale of a controlled substance will result in a criminal charge of “Manufacture & Delivery” in the state of Texas.
Drug Penalty Group 1
(Cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, GHB, ketamine, oxycodone and hydrocodone.)
| WEIGHT | CLASSFICATION | PENALTY |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Gram | State Jail Felony |
180D – 2 Yrs Jail – Max Fine: $10K |
| 1 - 4 Grams | 2nd Degree Felony |
2-20 Yrs Prison – Max Fine: $10K |
| 4 - 200 Grams | 1st Degree Felony |
5-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$10K |
| 200 - 400 Grams | Enhanced 1st Degree Felony |
10-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$100K |
| Over 400 Grams |
Enhanced 1st Degree Felony | 15-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine: $250K |
Drug Penalty Group 1A
(LSD)
| WEIGHT | CLASSFICATION | PENALTY |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 Units | State Jail Felony |
180D – 2 Yrs Jail – Max Fine: $10K |
| 20-80 Units | 2nd Degree Felony |
2-20 Yrs Prison – Max Fine: $10K |
| 80-4,000 Units | 1st Degree Felony |
5-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$10K |
| 4,000+ Units | Enhanced 1st Degree Felony |
15-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$250K |
Drug Penalty Group 2
(Ecstasy, PCP and mescaline)
| WEIGHT | CLASSFICATION | PENALTY |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Gram | State Jail Felony |
180D – 2 Yrs Jail – Max Fine: $10K |
| 1-4 Grams | 2nd Degree Felony |
2-20 Yrs Prison – Max Fine: $10K |
| 4-400 Grams | 1st Degree Felony |
5-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$10K |
| 400+ Grams | Enhanced 1st Degree Felony |
10-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$100K |
Drug Penalty Groups 3 and 4
(Valium, Xanax, Ritalin, and compounds containing Dionine, Motofen, Buprenorphine or Pryovalerone)
| WEIGHT | CLASSFICATION | PENALTY |
|---|---|---|
| Under 28 Grams | Class A Misdemeanor |
180D – 2 Yrs Jail – Max Fine: $10K |
| 28-200 Grams | 2nd Degree Felony |
2-20 Yrs Prison – Max Fine: $10K |
| 200-400 Grams | 1st Degree Felony |
5-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$10K |
| 400+ Grams | Enhanced 1st Degree Felony |
10-99 Yrs Prison – Max Fine:$100K |
Marijuana
| QUANTITY | CLASSIFICATION | SENTENCING | FINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNDER 2 OUNCES | CLASS B MISDEMEANOR | NONE | UP TO $500 |
| 2 to 4 OUNCES | CLASS A MISDEMEANOR | UP TO 1YR COUNTY JAIL | UP TO $4000 |
| 4 OZS TO 5 LBS |
STATE JAIL FELONY | 180D - 2YR STATE JAIL | UP TO $10K |
| 5 LBS TO 50 LBS | 3RD DEGREE FELONY | 2-10YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K |
| 50 LBS TO 1 TON | 2ND DEGREE FELONY | 2-20YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K |
| OVER 1 TON | 1ST DEGREE FELONY | 5-99YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K |
Tad Nelson Will Fight Galveston Drug Dealing Allegations
In most cases an arrest related to the delivery of a controlled substance will garner a felony charge. Call Tad Nelson, a Galveston criminal defense lawyer specializing in drug crimes defense, as soon as possible by dialing 409-765-5614, or by submitting to message to us by using the contact page if you need legal representation regarding allegations of drug trafficking.
