What Does POSS CS PG 3 <28 GRAMS Mean?
People see “POSS CS PG 3 <28 GRAMS" on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
- POSS = Possession
- CS = Controlled Substance
- PG 3 = Penalty Group 3
- <28 GRAMS = less than 28 grams
The charge is possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 3, in a quantity of less than 28 grams.
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 481.117(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code. The punishment is a Class A misdemeanor: up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $4,000.
Penalty Group 3 substances
Penalty Group 3 includes certain prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium), certain stimulants, and anabolic steroids. Many Penalty Group 3 cases involve prescription medications possessed without a valid prescription.
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.