What is the penalty for possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana?

What is the penalty for possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana?

• A. Class B Misdemeanor
• B. Class A Misdemeanor
• C. State Jail Felony
• D. Capital Felony

Answer: (A)

In Texas, marijuana penalties rise with the amount possessed. For 2 ounces or less, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor, which typically carries up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. This is lower than the next level up (Class A misdemeanor) that applies to larger amounts, and much lower than any state jail felony or capital felony, which correspond to substantially larger quantities or different circumstances. The key idea is that small amounts are treated as a misdemeanor, with penalties that reflect a lesser degree of offense.

In Texas, marijuana penalties rise with the amount possessed. For 2 ounces or less, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor, which typically carries up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. This is lower than the next level up (Class A misdemeanor) that applies to larger amounts, and much lower than any state jail felony or capital felony, which correspond to substantially larger quantities or different circumstances. The key idea is that small amounts are treated as a misdemeanor, with penalties that reflect a lesser degree of offense.