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I have been arrested for selling drugs. What can I do about it? ? California Health and Safety Code Section 11351

By Walin & Klarich

California law prohibits the possession of certain controlled substances or other illegal drugs for the purposes of sale. Such drugs include hydrocodone, PCP, cocaine, heroin, morphine, and codeine.Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11351, being in possession of drugs with the intent to sell them is a felony offense. A conviction can result in a two, three, or four-year prison sentence.A violation of HS 11351 is different from a simple possession offense (under California Health and Safety Code Section 11350) because the allegation not only includes unlawful possession but also the illegal intent to sell the drugs in possession. As a result, being in possession of drugs for the purpose of selling them is a more serious crime that is not eligible for any kind of drug rehabilitation program such as PC 1000 or Prop 36...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on December 27, 2010 (boomark / email).