State and Federal Laws regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs are strictly enforced by the Weatherford College Campus Police Department. Violators are subject to disciplinary actions by WC administration as well as subject to criminal prosecution by Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement agencies resulting in fees, fines, and possible imprisonment.
Texas Statutes: Offense & Penalties under Texas State Law
Driving while intoxicated (includes intoxication from alcohol, drugs, or both):
Minimum: A fine of not more than $2,000 and confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days nor less than 72 hours
Maximum: A fine not to exceed $10,000 and imprisonment for a term of not more than ten years nor less than two years
Public intoxication:
Minimum: A fine not to exceed $500
Maximum: Varies with age and number of offenses
Purchase, possession, consumption of alcohol by a minor:
Minimum: A fine not to exceed $500
Maximum: Varies with age and number of offenses
Purchase for or furnishing of alcohol to a minor:
A fine not to exceed $4,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year
Possession of controlled substances (drugs):
Minimum: A fine not to exceed $10,000 and confinement in jail for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days
Maximum: A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years
Manufacture or delivery of controlled substances (drugs):
Minimum: A fine not to exceed $10,000 and confinement in jail for a term of not more than two years or less than 180days
Maximum: A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years
Possession of marijuana:
Minimum: A fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days
Maximum: A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or a term of not more than 99 years nor less than five years
Delivery of marijuana:
Minimum: A fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days
Maximum: A fine not to exceed $100,000 and imprisonment for life or a term of not more than 99 nor less than ten years
The penalties listed above are based on language contained in applicable Texas statutes and are subject to change at any time by the Texas Legislature and the State Governor.
Federal Statutes: Offense & Penalties under Federal Law
Possessions of drugs (including marijuana):
Minimum: A fine of not less than $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to one year
Maximum: A fine of not less than $5,000 plus costs of investigation & prosecution and imprisonment for not more than 20 years nor less than five years
Manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of drugs (including marijuana):
Minimum: A fine of $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years
Maximum: A fine not to exceed $8,000,000 for an individual (or $20,000,000 if other than an individual) and imprisonment for life without release (no eligibility for parole)
Distribution of drugs to a person under 21 years of age:
Minimum: Double the federal penalty for distribution of drugs
Maximum: Triple the federal penalty for distribution of drugs
The federal penalties quoted are based on language contained in the applicable federal statutes creating criminal offenses regarding controlled substances and are subject to change at any time by Congress and the President. There are additional factors in the federal sentencing guidelines, including various enhancement provisions for prior offenses. Title 21 U.S.C. Section 860 provides that the federal statutory penalties double (and in some cases triple) when a controlled substance is distributed (or even possessed with intent to distribute) within 1000 feet of a school or a public university.