Possession of a Controlled Substance Overview – Health and Safety Code Section 11350

The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 30 years of experience handling controlled substances cases in Southern California. Our attorneys have the skill and expertise to provide you with the best possible defense in your case.

Section 11350 of the California Health and Safety Code is a law that makes it unlawful to possess a variety of drugs. While the language of Section 11350 is somewhat complicated, once you understand the law, you will find that there are often many good defenses to this crime.

Many people are unaware that possession of a medically prescribed drug is illegal unless the prescription is available and current (Health & Safety Code §11350(a)(2)). The punishment for prescription drug possession could be just as severe as that for cocaine or methamphetamine.

The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich will use their knowledge of the law to provide you with the best possible drug crime defense. When you are accused of a violation of Health and Safety Code Section 11350, the judge has the power to grant you probation instead of sentencing you to jail. (Health and Safety Code §11350(d)). The judge also has the discretion to order community service instead of jail time (§11350(d)). Wallin & Klarich attorneys will aggressively defend you to ensure the judge takes into account all of the available options in your case. In some drug possession cases we are able to have all the charges dismissed for our clients. Contact the experienced Southern California criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-280-6839 or visit www.wklaw.com for more valuable information.