San Antonio THC And Cannabis Offense Lawyer

Last updated on September 29, 2026

If you were arrested with marijuana, a vape cartridge or an edible, the charge is often more serious than people expect. Our lawyers at Ruiz & Associates, PLLC, defend people across San Antonio and Bexar County in marijuana and THC cases. Our attorneys first identify what police seized and create a defense around your circumstances.

Protecting Your Rights Against Marijuana Charges In Bexar County

Texas does not treat every form of cannabis alike. Depending on its contents and THC level, a possession case can involve:

• Marijuana flower and pre-rolled joints
• THC vape cartridges and disposable pens
• Concentrates such as wax, shatter and resin
• Edibles such as gummies, baked goods and drinks
• Hemp-derived products containing delta-8, delta-10 or other restricted THC variants

Under Texas law, possession of two ounces or less of usable marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor. By contrast, possession of less than one gram of a THC substance listed in Penalty Group 2 is a state jail felony.

Understanding Consequences Of A Cannabis Conviction In Texas

Texas now treats possession of several hemp-derived products as a felony, even though retailers sold them openly during years of litigation. The change reaches familiar alternatives to traditional marijuana:

Legal update effective July 31, 2026: Texas reinstated the Schedule I classification for manufactured delta-8, delta-10 and THCP products, as well as THCA flower. Compliant products containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight remain outside this classification.

A state felony carries 180 days to two years in a state jail and a fine of up to $10,000. Larger amounts raise the felony level and increase the possible prison term.

Can Texas Police Search Your Car If They Smell Marijuana?

The odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle can establish probable cause for a warrantless search under Texas law. Suspected marijuana in plain view adds to that basis when the officer observes it from a lawful position.

That does not make every vehicle search lawful. A court still considers whether the stop was valid and whether the officer’s observations justified the search.

Discuss Your Marijuana Charge With Our San Antonio Team

Call or text Ruiz & Associates, PLLC, at 210-899-4853 or contact us online for a free consultation with an attorney who will speak frankly about the accusation and the options available. Hablamos español.