POM - POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LAWYER IN AUSTIN

What is it? POM is an acronym for Possession of Marijuana, and refers to the criminal offense of possessing marijuana. In Texas, POM is typically a misdemeanor, depending on the amount of marijuana at the time of arrest.

What makes it illegal? Texas Health and Safety Code. § 481.121 indicates that a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana.

What are the Punishments? POM, Possession of 2oz or less of Marijuana is a Class B Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine not more than $2000. Larger POM amounts (POM greater than 2 ounces is more severe). Visit our Texas Marijuana Law page for more details.

Common Criminal Cases Involving POM Marijuana: The most common POM marijuana arrests are the result of being stopped, detained, or arrested for other charges. Upon a search by the officer, POM marijuana is usually found in a person's pocket, bag, or their car. Sometimes a bag or marijuana is carelessly left sitting on the car dashboard or on the center console, in plain view. Aside from searches revealing POM marijuana, the other most common arrest involves smoking in an area frequented by other people, such as in a car outside a bar or club, or in a university dormatory or nearby apartments.

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