What is the possession penalty for 400 grams or more (PG2)?

What is the possession penalty for 400 grams or more (PG2)?

• A. 5-99 years and up to $50,000
• B. 10-99 years and up to $100,000
• C. Life imprisonment
• D. Class A Misdemeanor

Answer: (A)

When a possession charge involves a Penalty Group 2 substance at 400 grams or more, it falls into the highest level for that group, a first-degree felony. That level carries a prison range of 5 to 99 years and a fine up to $50,000. The large quantity triggers this most serious category, which is why the correct penalty is 5-99 years with up to $50,000. Other options would correspond to different offense levels or groups (such as life imprisonment or misdemeanors) and don’t match the threshold and penalties for 400 grams or more of PG2.

When a possession charge involves a Penalty Group 2 substance at 400 grams or more, it falls into the highest level for that group, a first-degree felony. That level carries a prison range of 5 to 99 years and a fine up to $50,000. The large quantity triggers this most serious category, which is why the correct penalty is 5-99 years with up to $50,000. Other options would correspond to different offense levels or groups (such as life imprisonment or misdemeanors) and don’t match the threshold and penalties for 400 grams or more of PG2.