Legal Tips & Guides

Under California law, Health and Safety Code 11351 HS says it is a felony for anyone to possess certain controlled substances — aka drugs — with the objective of selling them. California 11351 HS includes not only drugs but also chemicals used to make certain drugs. These drugs and chemicals are all listed under the United States Controlled Substances Act.

When it comes to child custody, the courts are very strict and serious. One thing that can affect an individual’s ability to gain child custody is a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Intent to sell and possession of a controlled dangerous substance are two potential drug charges in California. Both are serious and one charge can lead to another. Let’s see the difference between the two and how each charge is treated in the court of law.

Most states, including the State of California classifies drugs, substances, and certain chemicals into five distinct categories or schedules depending on whether the drug is considered acceptable for medical use, and the potential for the abuse and/or dependency.

The State of California was the first state to require sex offenders to register if they have been convicted of a qualifying sex offense. Created in 1947, the registry serves to provide information to law enforcement agencies...

There are multiple was that possession of a controlled substance charges can be dropped that you are most likely unaware of. Find out if your situation is within the restraints of one of these defenses.