POSS CS PG 1 >=400G on Texas arrest paperwork, a bond sheet, or a court docket means: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 400 grams or more, charged under Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.115(f).
Charge level: Enhanced first-degree felony
Punishment range: 10 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
What substances are covered
Penalty Group 1 includes cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and similar substances.
What this charge really means
This is among the most serious drug charges in Texas short of federal prosecution — and cases this size sometimes go federal. You need counsel comfortable in both systems evaluating which exposure you actually face.
Common questions
What is the minimum sentence for over 400 grams of a PG 1 drug?
The minimum is 10 years; the range runs to 99 years or life, with a fine of up to $100,000.
Could my case go federal?
Large-weight cases are sometimes adopted by federal prosecutors, where sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimums differ. An attorney experienced in both systems should evaluate your exposure early.
What defenses exist at this level?
The same constitutional defenses apply — unlawful stops and searches, defective warrants, unreliable informants, lab and chain-of-custody failures — and at this weight the state’s case is usually complex enough to have weak links.
Charged with POSS CS PG 1 >=400G? Move fast.
Charges like this are shaped in the first weeks — evidence gets preserved or lost, and early counsel changes outcomes. Our attorneys are former police officers who know how these cases are built. Get a free consultation — we’ll review the facts, explain your realistic options, and quote a flat fee. Available 24/7.
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.
