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Health and Safety Code 11377 Possession of Methamphetamine

Published: Aug 22, 2024

California Health and Safety Code 11377(a) makes it illegal to possess certain drugs, including methamphetamine. The penalties for methamphetamine possession are severe, including imprisonment, hefty fines, and a criminal record. However, you can fight...

Arrested For Drug Trafficking? Here is What You Should Know

Published: Aug 22, 2024

California drug trafficking laws punish selling, transporting, and distributing controlled substances. These laws could ensnare individuals who do not understand the implications of their actions or are wrongfully accused. Even if you are wrongfully...

Understanding Drug Charges: Do First Offenders Face Jail Time?

Published: Aug 22, 2024

California has strict drug laws prohibiting the possession, manufacture, transportation, and sale of certain controlled substances. Many suspects facing drug charges dread the thought of spending time behind bars after a conviction. The penalties you...

What are the Factors of a Felony Drug Crime

Published: Aug 22, 2024

When arrested for a drug offense, the prosecutor may charge you with a misdemeanor or felony violation based on the elements making up your case. Felony factors making up a drug offense differ from the misdemeanor elements, as does sentencing. A felony...

Dissuading a Witness

Published: Jul 23, 2024

Judges rely heavily on evidence from the prosecution and defense teams when prosecuting criminal activities. Evidence comes in many forms, including eyewitnesses. These people witness crimes and are willing and able to give a detailed account of how the...

Health and Safety Code 11378 Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale

Published: Jul 23, 2024

After the passing of Prop 47 in 2014, several simple drug possession offenses were lowered to misdemeanors from felonies, while others were decriminalized. However, whereas simple possession is currently a misdemeanor in many cases, possessing narcotics...