Drug Crimes

Codeine, like other prescription drugs, has a tricky relationship with California criminal drug laws. On the one hand, codeine is a commonly-prescribed painkiller. On the other hand, codeine is a “Schedule II” controlled substance whose use and possession are regulated under: HS 11350 California’s “possession of a controlled substance” law, HS 11550 California’s “under the influence of …

Ecstasy may be illegal in California–but it is still widely used as a “party drug” by people from all walks of life. Most people are vaguely aware that simple possession of a drug like ecstasy, for personal use, is a misdemeanor and thus a relatively “minor” crime. But what if you travel with the ecstasy–bringing …