What is the harshest possible punishment for possession of a controlled substance: cocaine, more than 1 gram and less than 4 grams? This guy has been indicted on the charge but not yet convicted. I believe he was convicted of possession once before, less than 10 years more than 5 years ago, and completed probation.

Hello w:

If it was that easy, we could fire judges and just look it up in a book. In addition to the few factors you shared with us, there are dozens more that we don't know about. Plus, we don't know if the judge is a hanging judge or a really nice guy, although I don't think ANY judge in Texas is very nice...

So, there's just no way to tell.

excon

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Originally Posted by excon

Hello w:

If it was that easy, we could fire judges and just look it up in a book. In addition to the few factors you shared with us, there are dozens more that we don't know about. Plus, we don't know if the judge is a hanging judge or a really nice guy, although I don't think ANY judge in Texas is very nice....

So, there's just no way to tell.

excon

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Thanks excon. Out here in west Texas we have to worry more about the DA than the Judge; usually our judges (in quite backwards fashion) follow the prosecutor's lead. I appreciate your input and will pass along that my friend is now living a mystery. We'll just have to wait and see. Thanks again!
westtxmcgraw