Drug Crimes

Under California Health and Safety Code 11366.8 HS, it is a crime to possess, use, or control a false compartment in a vehicle with the intent to store, conceal, smuggle, or transport a controlled substance. It is also a crime to design, build, install, or alter a false compartment for that purpose. Owning a vehicle

Fentanyl cases are among the most aggressively prosecuted drug charges in Los Angeles County. Whether a fentanyl case is filed as a misdemeanor or a felony depends on more than the amount found. Prosecutors look at why they believe you had the drug, your prior record, and, since Proposition 36 took effect on December 18,

Adderall is so widely prescribed that many people treat it as a harmless study aid or productivity boost. Under California law, however, Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is a Schedule II controlled substance. Possessing it without a valid prescription is a crime, and sharing or selling even a single pill can lead to a felony charge.

California Penal Code Section 381b PC makes it a misdemeanor to possess nitrous oxide, frequently referred to as “laughing gas” or “whippets,” with the specific intent to inhale or ingest it for recreational intoxication. Because nitrous oxide maintains widespread, legitimate utility across dentistry, culinary operations, and automotive performance tuning, simple possession of the substance is

A standard traffic stop or street encounter can instantly escalate into a life-altering legal crisis if police find both illicit drugs and a firearm in your vehicle or on your person. In California, possessing a firearm while in possession of certain controlled substances is not a minor infraction or simple misdemeanor. It is charged as

Can a Possession of a Controlled Substance Charge Be Dropped in California? Being arrested for simple drug possession can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first time facing the criminal justice system. In California, even a small amount of a controlled substance can lead to criminal charges that put your freedom, career, and future