(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 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. *Note – In Texas marijuana is called “marihuana” in the criminal context.*
Should I hire a Galveston, Texas Marijuana Lawyer?
Absolutely. If you have been arrested in Galveston, Texas for possession of marijuana, you should hire experienced marijuana lawyers as soon as possible. The lawyers at Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC are experienced marijuana defense lawyers who will fight for your rights. Don’t go at it alone, call today.
AttorneySouth Texas College of Law Houston, Georgia State Bar, Texas State Bar
After practicing law in Oklahoma, Jonathan returned to his native Galveston to establish Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC, where he and his wife are law partners.
Year after year, Jonathan is named in Super Lawyers® Magazine and featured in Texas Monthly Magazine. Jonathan has achieved an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has a 100% Client Review Rating. Jonathan has been named on The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list. Jonathan has also received an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb for his experience, industry recognition, and professional conduct as a lawyer.
Jonathan practices in the areas of DWI/DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury law.
Areas of Expertise: DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
