Health & Safety Code § 11550
§ 11550 – Under the Influence of Drugs
What counts as a violation of Health & Safety Code § 11550?
Health & Safety Code § 1150 makes it a crime for a person to be under the influence of a controlled substance. “Controlled substances” include cocaine, heroin, and oxycodone
“Immediate personal possession” under this statute includes, but is not limited to, the interior passenger compartment of a motor vehicle
What is the punishment for a violation of Health & Safety Code § 11550?
A conviction for under Health & Safety Code § 11383 is a misdemeanor
A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail
What are the defenses to Health & Safety Code § 11550?
- You were under the influence of a legally prescribed drug
- You were not actually “under the influence” of a drug
- You ingested the drug involuntarily
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