Which penalty applies for possession of 4-8 thousand units (PG1A)?

Which penalty applies for possession of 4-8 thousand units (PG1A)?

• A. State Jail Felony
• B. 3rd Degree Felony
• C. 2nd Degree Felony
• D. 1st Degree Felony

Answer: (D)

Penalties for possession of a controlled substance depend on the amount and the penalty group. For substances in Penalty Group 1A, having between 4,000 and 8,000 units is enough to classify the offense as a first-degree felony. That places it at the highest level of usual possession penalties, reflecting the greater risk and potential for distribution. So this range triggers the most serious standard possession category, which carries substantial prison time (typically 5 to 99 years) and fines. Smaller quantities would fall into lower tiers such as state jail or lesser felonies, which is why the 4,000–8,000-unit threshold points to a first-degree felony.

Penalties for possession of a controlled substance depend on the amount and the penalty group. For substances in Penalty Group 1A, having between 4,000 and 8,000 units is enough to classify the offense as a first-degree felony. That places it at the highest level of usual possession penalties, reflecting the greater risk and potential for distribution. So this range triggers the most serious standard possession category, which carries substantial prison time (typically 5 to 99 years) and fines. Smaller quantities would fall into lower tiers such as state jail or lesser felonies, which is why the 4,000–8,000-unit threshold points to a first-degree felony.