Possession of Marijuana Edibles Can Lead to Significant Criminal Charges in Texas

 Posted on January 25, 2022 in Drug Charges

The legality of marijuana varies dramatically across the United States. In some states, adults can freely buy and consume marijuana flower and marijuana products like edibles. However, Texas still classifies marijuana as an illegal drug. You can face criminal charges for possessing, cultivating, or distributing cannabis or cannabis products in Texas.

Penalties for THC Food in Texas

The penalties for possessing marijuana are based on the quantity of the substance allegedly in your possession. Possession of a few grams of marijuana is punished less harshly than possession of a few pounds of the substance.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the component of marijuana responsible for the marijuana “high.” Some people consume THC by eating it. THC may be added to candies, cookies, brownies, and other foods.

If you are caught with a THC-containing food or “edible,” you may face life-changing consequences. Charges for possession of marijuana edibles can be especially significant because Texas considers the total weight of the food product when determining the severity of the charge. Furthermore, THC concentrates, substances often used to create edibles, are classified differently than marijuana flower. Per Texas law, THC oil or wax are in Penalty Group 2. Possession of less than a gram of THC concentrate can lead to state felony charges and up to two years in prison. If you have one to four grams of THC oil or wax, you face up to ten years in prison. This means something as small as a candy or cookie containing THC concentrate could lead to a multiple-year prison sentence.

What to Do if You Were Charged with Drug Possession

Even a small amount of marijuana-infused product can lead to state jail felony charges in Texas. If you or a loved one were arrested and charged with a marijuana-related offense, make sure to retain legal counsel immediately. Do not answer police questions without your lawyer present. An experienced attorney can evaluate the circumstances of the charges and build a defense against the charges.

Contact a Frisco Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

Possession of marijuana edibles can be a state jail felony or felony offense. In some cases, possession of edibles is punishable by several years in prison. If you or a loved one were charged with a drug crime, contact the Collin County drug crime defense attorneys at Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C. for help. Our skilled attorneys are nationally recognized for their success in a wide range of criminal defense cases. Call us at 469-333-3333 today.

Source:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.481.htm#481.002