POSS CS PG 2-A > 2OZ <= 4OZTexas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.1161(b)(2)
“POSS CS PG 2-A > 2OZ <= 4OZ” stands for Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Penalty Group 2-A) Over 2 and Up to 4 Ounces, a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.1161(b)(2). It is punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and a fine up to $4,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “POSS CS PG 2-A > 2OZ <= 4OZ” mean?
“POSS CS PG 2-A > 2OZ <= 4OZ” stands for Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Penalty Group 2-A) Over 2 and Up to 4 Ounces, a Class A misdemeanor under Texas HSC § 481.1161(b)(2).
Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.1161(b)(2) covers knowing or intentional possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2-A in an amount, by aggregate weight including adulterants or dilutants, of more than two ounces but no more than four ounces. Penalty Group 2-A consists of synthetic chemical compounds that mimic cannabinoids — synthetic cannabinoids commonly sold as "K2" or "Spice" — as distinct from marihuana itself, which is covered by a separate statute, and from other Penalty Group 2 substances, whose possession is measured in grams under § 481.116. Possession means actual care, custody, control, or management of the substance, exercised knowingly. The two-to-four-ounce window is the element that makes this variant a Class A misdemeanor rather than the Class B misdemeanor that applies at two ounces or less under subsection (b)(1).
How did real POSS CS PG 2-A > 2OZ <= 4OZ cases end?
Individual cases from the public court record, with the disposition and sentence text exactly as the clerk entered it. Every case is decided on its own facts.
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What is the punishment for Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Penalty Group 2-A) Over 2 and Up to 4 Ounces in Texas?
Up to 1 year in county jail and a fine up to $4,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | Up to 1 year in county jail | Fine up to $4,000 | Penal Code § 12.21 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for POSS CS PG 2-A > 2OZ <= 4OZ in Texas?
The median bail is $3,000, and 8% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 550 Texas bail settings for this charge (3 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $3,000 (middle half: $1,500 – $6,000). 8% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 24 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (103 records), the median was $2,500 and 10% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 120 | $3,500 | $2,250 – $6,000 | 14% | 7% |
| Jefferson | 77 | $3,000 | $2,500 – $9,500 | 0% | 0% |
| Nueces | 50 | $1,000 | $500 – $1,500 | 2% | 0% |
Showing the 3 counties with the most records; use the selector for any county with at least 30. Per-charge bond settings on original magistrations, from Texas OCA bail reporting under SB 6. Bail is set case by case — these are statistics, not a prediction.
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Find a Defense AttorneyBail data: Texas Office of Court Administration magistration reports (SB 6), Apr 2022 – Jun 2025. Court outcomes: county district and county clerk records. Statistics describe past cases and are not legal advice; every case is decided on its own facts.