California Penal Code Section 11377

Definition

Possession of Methamphetamines under California Penal Code Section 11377, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a misdemeanor or felony. Possession of Methamphetamines is as its name suggests, when someone has any form of Methamphetamine in their possession, and it was not prescribed by a medical doctor.

Elements of the Crime

In order to take an Possession of Methamphetamines CPC 11377 case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:

·         That the defendant had in their possession methamphetamine

·         That the defendant knew that this was a controlled substance requiring a prescription, and had full control of the substance due to ownership

·         That the defendant possessed sufficient amounts of methamphetamine for using as a drug (i.e. not residue)

Punishments for CPC 11377

These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case.

When found guilty of Possession of Methamphetamines, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor  or felony, which includes:

Misdemeanor charges for Possession of Methamphetamines include up to one year in jail and up to one thousand dollars in fine.

Felony  charges for Possession of Methamphetamines include up to sixteen months, two or three years in prison and up to ten thousand dollars in fines.

Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 11377

A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Possession of Methamphetamines charges under California Penal Code 11377 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended  those who were falsely accused of Possession of Methamphetamines. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Possession of Methamphetamines.

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