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Drug Crimes
Health & Safety Code 11357(c) is the California statute that defines the crime of possessing marijuana on school grounds. People commit this offense if they are 18 years of age or older and possess marijuana on the grounds of a K-12 school. A violation of this code section is a misdemeanor punishable by a $250 …
Updated June 30, 2021 Under Health & Safety Code 11383.5 HS, it is a crime to possess certain chemicals with the intent to use those materials to manufacture either methamphetamine or N-ethyl amphetamine. A violation of this law is a felony offense punishable by up to six years in county jail. The language of Health …
ARS 13-3415 is the Arizona statute that makes it a crime for people to do certain acts with drug paraphernalia, like use it to grow, harvest, make, test, inject, or conceal any illegal drugs. “Drug paraphernalia” includes things like syringes, baggies, roach clips, and scales. A violation of this law is a Class 6 felony …
ARS 13-3408 is the Arizona statute that prohibits certain acts with regard to narcotic drugs. People violate this law when they possess, use, sell, make, and/or engage in the transportation of narcotics. Some examples of narcotic drugs include cocaine, codeine, and heroin. A violation of this code section can result in a Class 2 felony …
ARS 13-3407 is the Arizona statute that makes it a crime for people to perform certain acts in relation to a dangerous drug (for example, possess one, use one, or make one). Common “dangerous drugs” include methamphetamine, mescaline, and MMDA. A violation of this code section can result in a Class 2 felony punishable by …
Updated January 13, 2021 Colorado drug diversion and “wobbler” sentencing Colorado policy is to offer low-level drug offenders every opportunity for rehabilitation rather than incarceration. Depending on your drug offense and your criminal history (if any), alternatives to incarceration for drug offenses may include: Pretrial diversion for first time drug misdemeanors; or A deferred sentence …
Possession for Sale of Methamphetamine (Health & Safety Code 11378 HS)Watch this video on YouTube Health and Safety Code 11378 HS makes it illegal to possess methamphetamine with the intent to sell the drug. This is a felony offense punishable by up to 3 years of jail time. A conviction also counts as a deportable …
Updated June 15, 2021 Vehicle Code 23221 VC is the California statute that defines the offense of drinking alcohol or smoking marijuana in a motor vehicle. People break this law if they drive a motor vehicle, or ride as a passenger in one, and drink alcohol or smoke marijuana or any marijuana product. A violation …
Health & Safety Code 11379 HS – Sale of MethamphetamineWatch this video on YouTube California Health and Safety Code 11379 HS makes it a felony offense to sell methamphetamine or to transport methamphetamine for sale. A conviction is punishable by up to 4 years in jail or prison and up to $10,000.00 in fines. Other illegal …
Updated October 12, 2021 Can doctors get in trouble for prescribing drugs to an addict? (Health & Safety Code 11156 HS)Watch this video on YouTube Health & Safety Code 11156 HS is one of California’s statutes regarding the prescription of controlled substances. The law makes it an offense for medical professionals to prescribe, dispense, or …
Updated June 28, 2021 Under Health & Safety Code 11383 HS, it is a crime to possess certain chemicals with the intent to use those materials to manufacture Phencyclidine (PCP). A violation of this section is a felony offense punishable by up to six years in county jail. The language of HS 11383 states: “Any …
Updated June 8, 2021 Health & Safety Code 11366 HS – Crime of Operating or Maintaining a Drug House – LEGAL ANALYSISWatch this video on YouTube Health & Safety Code 11366 HS makes it a crime to operate or maintain a drug house in California. A drug house is defined as a location used for …
Possibly, especially if it is the defendant’s first offense. Possession of drugs for personal use is typically prosecuted as a felony in Nevada. However, prosecutors may be willing to lessen the felony drug charge to a misdemeanor if it is the defendant’s first offense. Nevada’s “catch-all” misdemeanor drug possession statute is NRS 454.351, and it …
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 …
Yes. Buying substances you believe are illegal drugs is a crime in Nevada notwithstanding whether the drugs turn out to be fake. Nevada courts see several cases where tourists unknowingly purchase imitation drugs. Often these people are not regular users and are unfamiliar with what drugs look like, so dealers opt to save money by …