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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
You often hear the term “controlled substances” used when referring to illegal drugs. But what, exactly, are controlled substances under Texas law?Also known as CDS, or controlled dangerous substances, these drugs include heroin, cocaine, meth, and marijuana, as well as the compounds used to manufacture narcotics, synthetic steroids, depressants, and stimulants. These are substances with high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.Alcohol and tobacco, two of the most dangerous and harmful drugs, are not included among the controlled substances in Texas. Though they too have killed millions, they are legal drugs.Texas laws on illegal drugs can be extremely strict, as provided by the Texas Penal Code and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, which was enacted in 1973. Punishments can include steep fines, jail time, a six-month suspension of your driver’s license, and mandatory drug addiction treatment. Drug crime convictions can also lead to negative impacts on your job and employment prospects, the places where you’re able to live, and even your education opportunities.As for drug crime charges in Texas, these can vary widely depending on the circumstances. For example, possession of a controlled substance in Texas can be a felony or misdemeanor depending on the type of drug, the amount of the drug, and whether or not there was an intention to sell (“traffick” in) the drug.Overall, criminal charges for drug crimes in Texas can range from a class C misdemeanor (the least severe) to a first degree felony (the most severe).What is possession of a controlled substance?In legal terms, being charged with possession of a controlled substance in Texas means that a law officer has probable cause to believe you had “care, custody or control” over a substance which is deemed illegal under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.Such substances are divided by Texas
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