POSS CS PG 1 200G-400G on Texas arrest paperwork, a bond sheet, or a court docket means: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 200 to 400 grams, charged under Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.115(e).
Charge level: First-degree felony
Punishment range: 5 to 99 years or life in prison 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
First-degree drug cases are usually built by task forces with informants, surveillance, and search warrants — which means there are more moving parts to challenge: warrant affidavits, informant reliability, chain of custody, and lab procedures.
Common questions
What is the punishment for 200-400 grams of a PG 1 substance?
It is a first-degree felony: 5 to 99 years or life, plus a fine of up to $10,000.
Is probation possible on a first-degree drug charge?
Judge-ordered probation is limited at this level, but deferred adjudication and charge reductions through negotiation or suppression remain possible paths depending on the evidence.
Should I talk to investigators?
No. At this level, agencies are often building a larger case. Say nothing and get a lawyer involved immediately.
Charged with POSS CS PG 1 200G-400G? Move fast.
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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.
