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The Many Charges You May Face for a California GHB-Related Offense

By Neil Shous, Esq.

Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, more commonly referred to as GHB, is?for the most part...an illegal drug. It?s only legitimate medical use is for patients who suffer from narcolepsy (that is, excessive daytime sleepiness). If you are one of these patients, hold a valid prescription for the drug and only use it in strict accordance with that prescription, you should not face charges for possessing, using or being under the influence of this drug. But if you do not meet this criteria, you could face a variety of California GHB-related charges for any offense connected to this powerful drug. This means that if you possess, use, sell, or drive under the influence of GHB, you will face prosecution under at least one of California?s GHB-related laws. And, if California prosecutors can prove that you not only possessed GHB, but used it as a ?date rape? drug?a fairly common phenomenon?you could face attempted rape charges as well...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on January 21, 2011 (boomark / email).