Drug Crimes

Definition and Aspects of Possession of Marijuana for Sale:The state of California made the personal use of marijuana for adults legal on January 1, 2018. This Proposition makes it legal to purchase, use, and possess marijuana in the state; however, this...

Definition and Aspects of Being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance:Health and Safety Coda 11550 (HSC 11550) makes it a crime to be under the influence of a controlled...

Definition and Aspects of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia:While possession or possession for sale of a controlled substance is a serious offense, it is also against California law...

Definition and Aspects of Controlled Substance Sale or Transportation:Possession of an illegal drug is already a felony-level crime under the California legislature; however, the...

Sale of a Controlled Substance Possession Definition and Aspects:Possession of an illegal substance is already a violation that could result in a felony charge, and the consequences...

Definition and Aspects of Controlled Substance Possession: Historically, drug usage and addiction have caused immeasurable devastation on the lives of citizens, as well as the...

California Business and Professions Code 4060 makes it a crime to be in possession of a prescription drug without having a valid prescription.  In many cases, possession of a prescription drug such as Xanax, Adderall, Oxycodone, and other Opioid Pain Relievers will result in a misdemeanor charge.  If you have prior felony convictions, or are a registered sex offender, possession of a...

California Health and Safety Code 11377 makes it illegal to possess methamphetamine for personal use.  Methamphetamine is classified as a dangerous Schedule 2 drug based on its high potential for physical and psychological abuse and addiction.  In most cases, possession of methamphetamine will be charged as a misdemeanor, providing there are no aggravating circumstances, and...

California Health and Safety Code 11350 makes it a crime to possess any amount of heroin, which is classified as a Schedule 1 prohibited drug.  Heroin possession charges are therefore often aggressively prosecuted. Small amounts of heroin possession, providing there are no additional aggravated circumstances, and contingent upon a clean criminal record, will most often be prosecuted as a...