What does HS 11550 A mean?

What does HS 11550 A mean?

California Health and Safety Code 11550 HS makes it a crime for a person to be under the influence of a controlled substance or a narcotic drug not lawfully prescribed. A conviction is a misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to one year in county jail.

What does HS 11350 A mean?

California Health and Safety Code 11350(a) HS makes it illegal to possess a controlled substance without a valid prescription. You unlawfully possessed a controlled substance AND. You knew of its presence AND. You knew of the substance’s nature or character as a controlled substance AND.

Is having a controlled substance a felony?

Penalties of controlled substance possession A first or second offense is a Category E Felony, which means you could face 1-4 years in prison. However, a first offense is often probationable, which means you may avoid prison and a conviction if your defense attorney can negotiate a drug treatment/rehab program for you.

What is H and S code?

The health and safety code is the section of California statutory law that addresses health, safety, health care, environmental law, and narcotics. This section of the code defines most of the crimes related to drugs and controlled substances, including possession, sale, transportation, trafficking and manufacturing.

What is a 1214.1 Charge?

Penal Code 1214.1 PC is the California statute that imposes a $300 fine on a defendant who fails to appear in court for a required criminal proceeding. This proceeding can be for an infraction, a misdemeanor, or a felony.

What is under the influence of a controlled substance?

Theory Two: Being under the influence of a controlled substance means that someone has consumed an illegal drug and the drug has induced a narcotic effect on the user affecting the functioning of the brain, nervous system, or other normal function of the body.

What is HS code in shipping?

HS code is short for Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. It’s a list of numbers used by customs to classify a product. Find out why they’re important and where you can get one.