What is Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines?

author by Randy Collins on Feb. 14, 2013

Criminal Felony 

Summary: California Penal Code Section 11379 defines Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines as offering, selling or being a vehicle for meth sales. It’s a felony that can land offenders in the California State Prison for up to five years.

California Penal Code Section 11379 defines Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines as offering, selling or being a vehicle for meth sales. It’s a felony that can land offenders in the California State Prison for up to five years.

Determining Factors of Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines:

Before any case can be brought to court, there are factors of the crime that will need to be verified. Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines CPC 11379 is no different, and these factors include:

  • A sale took place that involved the trade of meth and cash, or something of value
  • Someone served as a supplier for the illegal substance known as methamphetamine
  • Someone moved enough supplies of meth for it to be used as a drug
  • The perpetrator knew that this substance was meth

Penalties for California Penal Code 11379

The fines and punishments for Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines if convicted include:

·         Felony: Prison: up to 5 yrs. |Fine: up to $10,000| Potential penalties increase if this was done in more than two California State counties.

It should be noted that felony or misdemeanor charges are determined by specific circumstances of the case, and the court will deliberate on these before sentencing someone found guilty of Transporting and Selling Methamphetamine.

How to Hire a Law Firm for Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines:

Most crimes, and especially Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines, can also be tried in Federal Court. To minimize the risks of further self-incrimination – it’s imperative to contact a skilled attorney immediately. If you are accused of Transporting and Selling Methamphetamines, it’s time to call a legal defense team that knows the law like the back of their hands. Call MacGregor and Collins at 949-250-6097 today.

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