POSSESSION OF THC CONCENTRATE IS A FELONY IN TEXAS
Possession of any detectable amount of Tetrahydrocannibinol (“THC”), also known as wax, dabs, shatter, marijuana concentrate is a Felony in Texas.
EVEN possession of less than a gram of THC concentrate, is a State Jail Felony – 6 months to 2 years in a Texas State Jail facility, and a $10,000 fine.
HOW DID POSSESSION OF THC BECOME A FELONY IN TEXAS?
The Texas legislature made the erroneous decision to treat concentrated THC different than flower Marijuana, and designated THC concentrate a felony under TX law [Penalty group 2 of Section 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code]. Review other controlled substances in this penalty group, and you find substances like MDMA (3,4-Methylene-dioxy-methamphetamine). No one will dispute that THC is a lot different than molly, but both are treated the same in the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Many find it amazing that marijuana concentrate possession is a felony in Texas because possession of up to a quarter of a pound of marijuana (up to four ounces) is a Misdemeanor. In some Counties, like Harris County, If you are found in possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana, you do not get arrested or charged (so long as you are not accused of doing anything else wrong more than a traffic offense).
Inevitably Marijuana will be legalized nationwide. However, don’t get caught with THC concentrate in Texas or you are facing the following Felony consequences…
Possession of THC Concentrate:
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Less than one gram: State Jail Felony (6 months – 2 Yrs in state jail, and a fine up to $10,000)
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1 to 4 grams: 3rd Degree Felony (2 – 10 Yrs in TDCJ, and a fine up to $10,000)
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4 to 400 grams: 2nd Degree Felony (2 – 20 Yrs in TDCJ, and a fine up to $10,000)
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More than 400 grams: 1st Degree Felony (5 to 99 yrs or life in TDCJ, and a fine not to exceed $50,000)
If charged with possession with intent to manufacture or delivery of THC concentrate:
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Less than one gram: State Jail Felony (6 months – 2 Yrs in state jail, and a fine up to $10,000)
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1 to 4 grams: 2nd Degree Felony (2 – 20 Yrs in TDCJ, and a fine up to $10,000)
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4 to 400 grams: 1st Degree Felony (5 – 99 Yrs in TDCJ, and a fine up to $10,000)
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More than 400 grams: 10 to 99 yrs or life in TDCJ, and a fine not to exceed $100,000
Now for the good news: Marijuana concentrate cases are unique among controlled substance offenses. THC Concentrate possession or delivery cases are treated differently by District Attorney’s around the state – do not be misled into believing you will be imprisoned for decades over half an ounce of THC concentrate (even if the punishment range for that offense authorizes it).
DO NOT TAKE A DEAL until you consult with an attorney familiar with DEFENDING & WINNING THC cases.
If a traffic stop is illegal, or if the search of your person or property is illegal, LeGrande Law may be able to suppress the evidence at trial. Also, many counties have diversion programs for these types of offenses.
ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA CONCENTRATE (THC)?
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