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Under California Penal Code Section 11351, possessing drugs with the intent to sell them is illegal. This code section applies to Schedule III, IV, and V drugs.
Possession of these drugs with the intent to sell can result in significant punishment, including jail time or prison time and fines.
California Penal Code Section 11351 makes it a crime to possess certain drugs with the intent to sell them. The code section applies to Schedule I, II, III, and IV drugs.
These are drugs that have a high potential for abuse and addiction and have no accepted medical use in California.
Possession of drugs with intent to sell them is a felony in California. This means that if you are convicted of this crime, you could face up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.
Schedule III drugs are drugs that have a moderate to low potential for abuse and addiction. They also have an accepted medical use in California. Some examples of Schedule III drugs listed under California Penal Code Section 11056 are:
There are other drugs also listed under this schedule. Again, it is best to consult with an attorney to see what classification of drugs you are charged with.
Schedule IV drugs are drugs that have a low potential for abuse and addiction. They also have an accepted medical use in California. Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are:
– Diazepam (Valium)
– Alprazolam (Xanax)
– Carisoprodol (Soma)
– Alprazolam
– Barbital
– Chloral betaine
– Chloral hydrate
– Chlordiazepoxide
– Clobazam
– Clonazepam
– Clorazepate
– Diazepam
– Estazolam
– Ethchlorvynol
– Ethinamate
– Flunitrazepam
– Flurazepam
– Halazepam
– Lorazepam
– Mebutamate
– Meprobamate
– Methohexital
– Methylphenobarbital (Mephobarbital)
– Midazolam
– Nitrazepam
– Oxazepam
– Paraldehyde
– Petrichoral
– Phenobarbital
– Prazepam
– Quazepam
– Temazepam
– Triazolam
– Zaleplon
– Zolpidem
There are other drugs also listed under this schedule. Again, it is best to consult with an attorney to see what classification of drugs you are charged with.
Schedule V drugs are drugs that have a very low potential for abuse and addiction. They also have an accepted medical use in California. Some examples of Schedule V drugs are:
– Cough medicines with small amounts of codeine
– Antidiarrheal medicines with small amounts of narcotics
– Not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams
– Not more than 100 milligrams of dihydrocodeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams
– Not more than 100 milligrams of ethylmorphine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams
– Not more than 2.5 milligrams of diphenoxylate and not less than 25 micrograms of atropine sulfate per dosage unit
– Not more than 100 milligrams of opium per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams
– Not more than 0.5 milligram of difenoxin and not less than 25 micrograms of atropine sulfate per dosage unit
– Buprenorphine
There are other drugs also listed under this schedule. Again, it is best to consult with an attorney to see what classification of drugs you are charged with.
The punishment for Drug Possession for Sale charges will depend on the type and amount of drug possessed as well as the defendant’s criminal history.
If you have been charged with possessing drugs with intent to sell in California, it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights.
There are a number of possible defenses to a charge of Drug Possession for Sale. Some of these include:
– The defendant did not actually possess the drugs.
– The defendant did not know that the drugs were present.
– The defendant did not intend to sell the drugs.
– The police conducted an illegal search
An experienced attorney will be able to evaluate the facts of your case to decide what the best case strategy is for you.
If you were legally prescribed your medications, you may have a defense to a possession with intent to sell charge. The issues the District Attorney will consider are:
You need to contact an experienced defense attorney who can walk through your specific case issues. Do not risk hiring the wrong lawyer.
If you or a loved one is charged with Drug Possession for Sale or other criminal charges in court, you need the criminal defense lawyers at ALL Trial Lawyers by your side. The attorneys at ALL Trial Lawyers are trial attorneys with years of experience.
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