California Health and Safety Code §11350 makes it unlawful for any person to be in possession of a controlled substance. Controlled substances are those listed under California Health and Safety Code §§ 11054 and 11055. These sections include the majority of common recreational or “street” drugs like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines,…
California Health and Safety Code §11359 makes it unlawful to “possess for sale, any marijuana, except as otherwise provided by law”. The section is exclusively for possession for sale of marijuana, all other controlled substances and narcotics are regulated by California Health and Safety Code § 11351. There is no…
A possession of drugs for sale charge is regulated by California Health and Safety Code §11351. The section makes it unlawful for anyone to possess for sale, or purchase for sale any type of controlled substance or narcotic. These include the popular PCP, Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetaminessand certain depressants and opiates.…
California Health and Safety code §11357 makes it illegal to have marijuana in a person’s possession. The only exception to this law is if someone holds a valid medical marijuana prescription. A prescription is available to those who are determined to be qualified by a licensed physician.sIt allows for holders…
The amount of drugs found in possession of a person in combination of the type of drug will determine the potential sentencing range and the relevant section of the California Health and Safety Code. Consequently, it will determine whether a person is charged with an infraction, misdemeanor or felony.s In…
Under California Health and Safety code §11350 and §11377, the legislation makes it unlawful to be in possession of certain controlled substances, defined by the code section. The type of drug thatsa person is found in possession of will have an impact on the potential consequence a person may face.…
California Health and Safety Code §11350 makes it unlawful for a person to be in possession of a controlled substance. Controlled substances are those that are listed by the legislators in California Health and Safety Code §§ 11054 and 11055. These sections do not include marijuana. Marijuana possession is covered…
Legislators are constantly changing and amending laws that affect California citizens daily. Once changed it leaves open the question of whether the law applies proactively, or from beyond its enactment and how it may impact your already existing case. The new marijuana law that went into effect on January 1,…
The field of Medical Marijuana is fairly new, therefore legislators and courts are still discovering new issues and are uncertain on how to proceed on certain questions. Consequently, determining in which cases a Medical Marijuana Prescription will relieve a person of a charge is assessed on a case by case…
Under California Penal Code 1000, certain persons charged with drug related cases are able to get their case dismissed through the completion of drug education and awareness programs. This section applies only to first time offenders if they meet certain requirements. In order to qualify, the charge being brought against…