A Tarrant County bond sheet can reduce a life-changing accusation to a few letters. If the offense line reads POSS CS PG 1/1-B 1G, it means possession of a controlled substance in Texas Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, with one gram serving as a charging threshold. The surrounding symbols identify the exact weight tier.
Sloane Law Firm defends cases involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and other controlled substances. We examine the search, possession, laboratory identification, weight, and any alleged intent to deliver.
Charge-code snapshot:
- POSS CS means possession of a controlled substance
- PG 1/1-B refers to Penalty Group 1 or Penalty Group 1-B
- <1G means less than one gram
- >=1G<4G means at least one gram but less than four grams
- MAN DEL CS means manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, which also includes possession with intent to deliver
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What Does POSS CS PG 1/1-B 1G Mean in Texas?
POSS CS PG 1/1-B 1G identifies a possession allegation involving Penalty Group 1 or 1-B and a weight tier around one gram. It does not prove the substance, weight, or knowing possession.
The full line matters. POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G means less than one gram. POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G means at least one gram but less than four grams. The codes carry different felony levels.
Does PG 1/1-B Mean the State Has Not Identified the Drug?
Not necessarily. Tarrant County records may use the combined label because Section 481.115 covers both groups. The complaint, indictment, or laboratory report should identify the substance, and we investigate any mismatch.
Which Drugs Are in Texas Penalty Groups 1 and 1-B?
Penalty Group 1 includes methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and other controlled substances, while Penalty Group 1-B covers fentanyl and listed fentanyl-related substances. The Texas Controlled Substances Act contains the complete classifications.
Penalty Group 1 Drugs
Penalty Group 1 includes methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and certain forms of oxycodone, hydrocodone, ketamine, GHB, and other substances. Street names, appearance, and field tests do not replace laboratory identification.
Penalty Group 1-B Fentanyl and Related Substances
Penalty Group 1-B includes fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, carfentanil, and other listed derivatives. Texas created the group in 2021, then House Bill 6 expanded it and increased penalties beginning September 1, 2023.
HB 6 also permits a murder charge when an alleged knowing manufacture or delivery results in another person's death. Toxicology, causation, identity, and delivery evidence become central.
What Are the Penalties for POSS CS PG 1/1-B?
Possession penalties rise as aggregate weight crosses statutory thresholds. Section 481.115 uses the same tiers for PG 1 and 1-B and includes adulterants and dilutants.
| Charge code and alleged weight | Offense level | Statutory punishment range |
| POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G | State jail felony | 180 days to 2 years in a state jail, fine up to $10,000 |
| POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G | Third-degree felony | 2 to 10 years in prison, fine up to $10,000 |
| POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G | Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in prison, fine up to $10,000 |
| POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=200G<400G | First-degree felony | 5 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $10,000 |
| POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=400G | Enhanced first-degree felony | 10 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $100,000 |
These are statutory ranges, not predictions. Prior convictions, drug-free-zone allegations, or other enhancements may change the exposure.
Does Texas Count the Pure Drug or the Entire Mixture?
Texas generally uses aggregate weight, including adulterants and dilutants. The alleged weight may include material mixed with the controlled substance.
We examine what the laboratory weighed, whether packaging was excluded, and whether multiple items can legally be combined.
Can a Small Weight Difference Change the Felony Level?
Yes, a small difference can raise the felony level. A weight near one, four, 200, or 400 grams requires review of the method, measurement uncertainty, evidence condition, and chain of custody.
The laboratory report may support a different tier than an officer's estimate.
What Are the MAN DEL CS PG 1 Penalties?
MAN DEL CS PG 1 alleges manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver a Penalty Group 1 substance. Several tiers carry higher ranges than possession.
Penalty Group 1 Manufacture or Delivery Tiers
Section 481.112 controls manufacture or delivery of PG 1 substances such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin.
| MAN DEL CS PG 1 alleged weight | Offense level | Statutory punishment range |
| Less than 1 gram | State jail felony | 180 days to 2 years in a state jail, fine up to $10,000 |
| At least 1 gram, less than 4 grams | Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in prison, fine up to $10,000 |
| At least 4 grams, less than 200 grams | First-degree felony | 5 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $10,000 |
| At least 200 grams, less than 400 grams | Enhanced first-degree felony | 10 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $100,000 |
| At least 400 grams | Enhanced first-degree felony | 15 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $250,000 |
Possession with intent does not require a completed sale. Prosecutors may rely on quantity, packaging, scales, cash, messages, surveillance, or witnesses, but the evidence must be placed in context and connected to the accused person.
How Are MAN DEL CS PG 1-B Fentanyl Penalties Different?
PG 1-B manufacture or delivery penalties are tougher than PG 1 ranges at several tiers. Under Section 481.1123, less than one gram is a third-degree felony.
| MAN DEL CS PG 1-B alleged weight | Offense level | Statutory punishment range |
| Less than 1 gram | Third-degree felony | 2 to 10 years in prison, fine up to $10,000 |
| At least 1 gram, less than 4 grams | Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in prison, fine up to $10,000 |
| At least 4 grams, less than 200 grams | Enhanced first-degree felony | 10 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $20,000 |
| At least 200 grams, less than 400 grams | Enhanced first-degree felony | 15 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $200,000 |
| At least 400 grams | Enhanced first-degree felony | 20 to 99 years or life in prison, fine up to $500,000 |
What Separates Possession From Intent to Deliver?
Intent to deliver must be proved, not assumed from the arrest label. Quantity matters, but police may also rely on objects, messages, shared property, or informants.
We examine alleged transfers, ownership of phones or accounts, sources of cash, and whether packaging or scales connect to our client.
How Can Sloane Law Firm Defend a PG 1 or PG 1-B Charge?
We challenge the state's proof of a lawful search, knowing possession, substance identity, weight, and alleged intent. The strongest issue depends on the evidence.
Was the Stop, Detention, or Search Lawful?
Evidence may be challenged when police lacked a lawful basis for a stop, detention, or search. We compare reports with recordings, dispatch records, consent claims, and warrant materials.
Can the State Prove Knowing Possession?
Being near a controlled substance does not prove possession. In a shared car, home, room, or bag, the state must show knowledge and control.
Are the Substance and Weight Supported by Reliable Testing?
The state must prove the charged substance and weight tier. We review the lab method, sample, chain of custody, calculations, and discrepancies.
Does the Evidence Prove Manufacture or Delivery?
Quantity does not automatically prove an intent to deliver. We challenge interpretations of cash, bags, scales, contacts, and messages, along with informant claims that may be influenced by money, leniency, or self-protection.
Call Sloane Law Firm at (817) 810-0088 or request a free case review. We will compare the charge code with the evidence.
What Happens After a PG 1 or PG 1-B Arrest in Tarrant County?
A state PG 1 or 1-B case generally moves through bond, prosecutor review, filing, court assignment, discovery, motions or negotiations, and resolution or trial. The path depends on the charge, custody status, and evidence.
Tarrant County assigns felony drug cases to district courts. Its criminal courts page provides dockets, local rules, and specialty-program links.
During the case, we may:
- Obtain reports, recordings, lab records, warrants, and digital evidence
- Investigate ownership, access, witnesses, and lawful explanations
- File appropriate motions concerning searches, statements, or scientific proof
- Assess diversion, negotiation, or trial based on eligibility and goals
Are Diversion or Deferred Adjudication Available?
Some defendants may qualify for diversion, drug court, treatment, or deferred adjudication, but no program is automatic. The charge, history, court, application rules, and facts may control eligibility.
We evaluate these options alongside the defenses and the client's goals.
Why Choose Sloane Law Firm for POSS CS PG 1/1-B Defense?
Sloane Law Firm focuses on criminal defense in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. We investigate beyond the booking code and give clients direct answers.
- 100% criminal defense: Our practice is devoted to criminal accusations, with drug and weapon cases as leading priorities.
- Local court experience: Our office is at 933 W Weatherford St #203, near the Fort Worth courts where Tarrant County felony cases are handled.
- Detailed evidence review: We examine searches, possession, lab reports, weight, digital evidence, and alleged delivery.
- Attorneys with relevant scientific training: Ian Routledge has education in criminal justice and forensic psychology. Alexis Archer has a biomedical forensic science background that supports careful review of scientific evidence.
We do not predict outcomes. We explain what the state must prove and what can be challenged.
What Should You Do After Seeing PG 1/1-B on Your Record?
After seeing PG 1/1-B on a record, confirm the full code, court date, and bond conditions, then speak with a lawyer before discussing the facts. The entry does not contain all evidence or possible enhancements.
Keep bond papers, property records, court notices, prescriptions, receipts, and records explaining ownership or location. Preserve messages without editing or posting about the case.
Follow all release conditions and attend court. Do not contact an informant, alleged buyer, codefendant, or witness to align accounts.
What Should You Bring to a Consultation?
Bring the full code, booking or bond papers, court date, and available search or property records. A short timeline, witness names, and prescription information may also help.
Do not delay because you lack documents. We can identify what must be requested.
Texas Penalty Group 1 and 1-B FAQs
These answers address common PG 1/1-B questions. Individual advice depends on the offense date, code, evidence, and history.
Is POSS CS PG 1/1-B Yes. Possession of less than one gram of a Penalty Group 1 or 1-B substance is generally a state jail felony in Texas. The statutory range is 180 days to two years in a state jail and a fine up to $10,000, although the case outcome depends on its facts and available options.
Can the Charge Code Change After Lab Testing?
Yes. Laboratory testing may identify a different substance, report a different weight, or fail to confirm the officer's initial belief. Prosecutors may then amend, reduce, replace, or decline a charge based on the evidence. A defense lawyer should compare the final lab report with the original offense line.
What if I Did Not Know Fentanyl Was Present?
Lack of knowledge can be a major issue, particularly when fentanyl is allegedly mixed into another substance or contained in a pill. The precise legal question depends on the charged offense and evidence. We examine statements, packaging, communications, testing, and circumstances bearing on knowledge and possession.
Can a PG 1 or PG 1-B Charge Be Dismissed?
A charge may be dismissed when the state cannot prove possession, the substance or weight is not reliably established, critical evidence is suppressed, or another legal or factual defect undermines the case. Dismissal is not guaranteed. We investigate every available defense and provide a realistic assessment.
Does Treatment Automatically Reduce a Drug Charge?
No. Entering treatment does not automatically reduce or dismiss a charge, but documented treatment may support mitigation or eligibility for certain programs in an appropriate case. The best approach depends on the client's needs, the evidence, criminal history, and the requirements of the assigned court or prosecutor.
Yes. Possession of less than one gram of a Penalty Group 1 or 1-B substance is generally a state jail felony in Texas. The statutory range is 180 days to two years in a state jail and a fine up to $10,000, although the case outcome depends on its facts and available options.
Yes. Laboratory testing may identify a different substance, report a different weight, or fail to confirm the officer's initial belief. Prosecutors may then amend, reduce, replace, or decline a charge based on the evidence. A defense lawyer should compare the final lab report with the original offense line.
Lack of knowledge can be a major issue, particularly when fentanyl is allegedly mixed into another substance or contained in a pill. The precise legal question depends on the charged offense and evidence. We examine statements, packaging, communications, testing, and circumstances bearing on knowledge and possession.
A charge may be dismissed when the state cannot prove possession, the substance or weight is not reliably established, critical evidence is suppressed, or another legal or factual defect undermines the case. Dismissal is not guaranteed. We investigate every available defense and provide a realistic assessment.
No. Entering treatment does not automatically reduce or dismiss a charge, but documented treatment may support mitigation or eligibility for certain programs in an appropriate case. The best approach depends on the client's needs, the evidence, criminal history, and the requirements of the assigned court or prosecutor.
Speak With Sloane Law Firm About a PG 1 or PG 1-B Charge
The charge code does not tell the whole story. The state must prove the substance, weight, prohibited conduct, and every required element beyond a reasonable doubt.
Sloane Law Firm defends PG 1 and 1-B cases involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and other substances throughout Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and North Texas. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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