Drug Possession

Is It a Violation of the Law to Drive in Possession of Marijuana? Per California Vehicle Code 23222 VC it is a crime for a driver to operate their vehicle while in possession of an open container of marijuana. However, a qualified patient with a valid prescription would not be in violation of Vehicle Code 23222 VC. What are the…

One of the most frequently-charged drug crimes is possession of a controlled substance, under California Health and Safety Code 11350 Possession of a Controlled Substance. It is prohibited possessing certain controlled substances without a valid prescription. Controlled substance is a chemical or a drug whose possession, manufacture, and use are regulated by the United States “Controlled Substances Act”. Unlike Health and safety code 11365 which…