MAN DEL CS PG 1 <1G on Texas arrest paperwork, a bond sheet, or a court docket means: Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, under one gram, charged under Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.112(b).
Charge level: State jail felony
Punishment range: 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000
What substances are covered
Penalty Group 1 includes cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and similar substances.
What this charge really means
MAN DEL doesn’t require a sale — ‘delivery’ includes any transfer, and ‘offer to sell’ counts too. But the state’s proof of delivery or intent is often the weakest link: informant credibility, controlled-buy procedures, and constructive-possession theories are all attackable.
Common questions
What’s the difference between POSS and MAN DEL on my paperwork?
MAN DEL alleges manufacture or delivery (or possession with intent to deliver) — a more serious charge at every weight than simple possession. Under 1 gram it is a state jail felony.
Does MAN DEL require an actual sale?
No — transfer without payment, or even an offer to sell, can support the charge. That breadth is also its weakness: intent evidence is frequently circumstantial and challengeable.
Can MAN DEL be reduced to possession?
Yes, that’s a common defense outcome when the intent-to-deliver evidence is thin — and it substantially lowers the punishment range.
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This page is general legal information for Texas, not legal advice about your specific case. Penalty ranges can change with enhancements, priors, and case-specific facts. Last reviewed July 2026.
