What Does POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G Mean?
People see “POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G" on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
- POSS = Possession
- CS = Controlled Substance
- PG 1/1-B = Penalty Group 1 or 1-B
- <1G = less than one gram
The charge is possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, in a quantity of less than one gram.
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 481.115(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code. The punishment is a state jail felony: 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000.
Penalty Group 1 and 1-B substances
The most commonly charged Penalty Group 1 substances are cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. Penalty Group 1-B includes fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives. For the complete statutory list, see our penalty group reference page.
Defending the case
If you or someone you know is facing this charge, talk to a drug-crimes defense lawyer about the facts of the case.