Criminal Defense Attorney: Yuba, Sutter, Placer, Nevada County : Jennifer Granger (530)470-0328
Drug Possession
Punishments for drug possession in California depends on these factors:
type of drug, amount of drug, intention to sell the drug, your criminal record, and details of your case. All play roles in how you will be charged.
Misdemeanor charges include possession of small amounts of marijuana, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of drug related paraphernalia.
Felony charges may result from possessing a controlled substance, even for personal use. Often, prosecutors try to prove the defendant intended to sell or distribute the controlled substance even though there is no direct evidence of a sale. The prosecution just has to prove there was intent to sell. This charge is a felony offense and can lead to incarceration.
Possible outcomes to a drug offense proceeding are time served in a county jail or state prison, forfeiture of property involved in the crime, payment of fines, and loss of a license.
type of drug, amount of drug, intention to sell the drug, your criminal record, and details of your case. All play roles in how you will be charged.
Misdemeanor charges include possession of small amounts of marijuana, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of drug related paraphernalia.
Felony charges may result from possessing a controlled substance, even for personal use. Often, prosecutors try to prove the defendant intended to sell or distribute the controlled substance even though there is no direct evidence of a sale. The prosecution just has to prove there was intent to sell. This charge is a felony offense and can lead to incarceration.
Possible outcomes to a drug offense proceeding are time served in a county jail or state prison, forfeiture of property involved in the crime, payment of fines, and loss of a license.
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