Is Rashee Rice Facing Felony for Drug Possession? Here’s the Real Breakdown

Rashee Rice might be going deeper into the legal ditch. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver’s problem started last Saturday evening in Dallas. A 6-vehicle car accident that led to an alleged speculation about Rice as one of the drivers involved has taken over the internet since then, with Dashcam footage and many eyewitnesses revealing what happened.

As per the police reports, the Dallas police department was looking for Rice, and later, the athlete’s attorney came up to address on his behalf that Rice would be cooperating with them whenever needed. However, a surprising development has emerged in the controversy, adding to the tension for Rice.

According to NFL insider Dov Kleiman, police found 10.8 grams of marijuana in Rashee Rice’s registered car during the time of the incident. Kleiman shared an X post, “𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 10.8 grams of marijuana was found in the Lamborghini Chiefs Rashee Rice was driving, which is a state jail felony amount in Texas, per the Dallas police.” So, is it true that Rice will be facing felony charges in the incident?

According to multiple outlets, such as Total Pro Sports or TMSPN news, Rice could be facing felony charges, and jail time, after the police found an ounce of marijuana in Lamborghini. Kleiman also shared a report from Texas, stating that “4 ounces (113.4 grams) is the threshold to constitute felony Marijuana possession in Texas. Rice was reported to have only possessed 10.8 grams of marijuana, meaning he will be charged with Class A misdemeanor marijuana possession.”

There has been visible confusion among reporters and readers regarding this development. Misdemeanor and felony charges are two separate things. A felony is typically a “crime punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or more.” On the other hand, misdemeanors are often defined as “offenses punishable by fines or by short terms of imprisonment” in local jails.

Considering the Texas law, he might be facing Class B. The legal consequences for possessing different amounts of marijuana are categorized based on the quantity of drugs involved. If someone is found with two ounces or less, it’s considered a Class B misdemeanor. If they have between two and four ounces, it’s elevated to a Class A misdemeanor. Possessing between four ounces and five pounds is considered a state jail felony.

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Police discovered a small amount of marijuana, specifically 10.8 grams, in the Lamborghini driven by Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice. This quantity falls below an ounce. As per the law, this amount classifies as a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. Class B misdemeanors can lead to penalties of up to 180 days in jail and a fine of no more than $2000.

Questions continue to linger on potential charges for the NFL wideout. But again, his attorney admitted to the athlete’s connection in the incident.

Was Rashee Rice driving the car involved in the crash?

Earlier reports came in claiming that Rashee Rice was driving a leased Lamborghini involved in a speeding crash on a Dallas highway. It was stated that Rice was leasing the vehicle from the Lamborghini rental company — The Classic Lifestyle Company. Under the leased terms, Rice was the only authorized driver of the vehicle, and no one had the right to drive beside him. Therefore, after this report, Rice’s attorney, Royce West, admitted at a Thursday news conference that his client Rice was driving the Lamborghini Urus.

Additionally, it was reported that he was leasing the other car, Chevrolet Corvette, which was also involved in the accident. As per the police reports, all occupants of both cars fled the scene without checking on the injured, exchanging information or insurance details.

Nearly one week has passed since Saturday evening’s multivehicle  hit-and-run collision, but Rice’s attorney expenses Dallas police to file charges soon against the former SMU standout. The athlete has met with the police and taken “full responsibility” for his part in this incident. Besides the charges that are yet to be filed, he could also be disciplined by the NFL for violating the Personal Conduct Policy.