Possession of Marijuana
Corpus Christi, Texas Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with Possession of Marijuana in Corpus Christi, the stakes are very high. You could be sentenced to jail and ordered to pay large fines. A conviction for marijuana possession could also impact your driver's license and cause you serious problems in the future when you apply for a job or college.

Protect yourself now, and call our law office. Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Pantano and the lawyers at The Pantano Law Firm have years of experience successfully defending clients against charges of marijuana possession. Whether you are charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana inthe Nueces County Courts at Law, or with felony possession in the Nueces County District Courts, we can help. Our marijuana defense attorneys have extensive experience and will defend you aggressively in any situation.

We understand that this is about more than a criminal charge of Possession of Marijuana, this is about your future. At every step of the way, we fight to protect your rights and your future. So call us now. Take advantage of a free and confidential consultation to see why our law firm is right for you.

Possession of Marijuana and Related Charges

Our lawyers handle Possession of Marijuana and all Related Charges in
Corpus Christi, Texas :

• Possession of Marijuana - Class B Misdemeanor
• Possession of Marijuana - Class A Misdemeanor
• Possession of Marijuana - State Jail Felony
• Possession of Marijuana - 2nd Degree Felony
• Possession of Marijuana - 1st Degree Felony
• Possession of Marijuana - more than 2,000 lbs
• Delivery of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Selected Marijuana Statutes:
Texas Health and Safety Code

Sec. 481.120.  OFFENSE: DELIVERY OF MARIHUANA

(a)  Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally delivers marihuana.

(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is:

(1)  a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana delivered is one-fourth ounce or less and the person committing the offense does not receive remuneration for the marihuana;

(2)  a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana delivered is one-fourth ounce or less and the person committing the offense receives remuneration for the marihuana;

(3)  a state jail felony if the amount of marihuana delivered is five pounds or less but more than one-fourth ounce;

(4)  a felony of the second degree if the amount of marihuana delivered is 50 pounds or less but more than five pounds;

(5)  a felony of the first degree if the amount of marihuana delivered is 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds; and

(6)  punishable by imprisonment in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 10 years, and a fine not to exceed $100,000, if the amount of marihuana delivered is more than 2,000 pounds.

Sec. 481.121.  OFFENSE: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA

(a)  Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana.

(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is:

(1)  a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is two ounces or less;

(2)  a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is four ounces or less but more than two ounces;

(3)  a state jail felony if the amount of marihuana possessed is five pounds or less but more than four ounces;

(4)  a felony of the third degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 50 pounds or less but more than 5 pounds;

(5)  a felony of the second degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds; and

(6)  punishable by imprisonment in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000, if the amount of marihuana possessed is more than 2,000 pounds.

Sec. 481.122.  OFFENSE: DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR MARIHUANA TO CHILD

(a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly delivers a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1, 1-A, 2, or 3 or knowingly delivers marihuana and the person delivers the controlled substance or marihuana to a person:

(1)  who is a child;

(2)who is enrolled in a public or private primary or secondary school; or

(3)  who the actor knows or believes intends to deliver the controlled substance or marihuana to a person described by Subdivision (1) or (2).

(b)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:

(1)  the actor was a child when the offense was committed; or

(2)  the actor:

(A)  was younger than 21 years of age when the offense was committed;

(B)  delivered only marihuana in an amount equal to or less than one-fourth ounce; and

(C)  did not receive remuneration for the delivery.

(c)  An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.

(d)  In this section, "child" means a person younger than 18 years of age.

(e)  If conduct that is an offense under this section is also an offense under another section of this chapter, the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both.