Wrongful Possession Of A Controlled Substance In Contra Costa
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Cocaine. Heroin. Prescription painkillers (without a valid prescription) Opiates.
Some of these are always illegal, such as cocaine, heroin, or meth. Others are prescription drugs, such as painkillers like morphine and oxycodone. Most of these are defined as illegal under California Health & Safety Code §11350. This code defines six “schedules” of controlled substances in California.
Has California decriminalized possession of most street drugs? Absolutely not. While adult use of cannabis and medical marijuana have been decriminalized, most other controlled substances – including synthetic versions and derivative products – are illegal to possess or sell.
A drug or other substance that is tightly controlled by the government because it may be abused or cause addiction. The control applies to the way the substance is made, used, handled, stored, and distributed. Controlled substances include opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids.
A controlled substance analogue is a substance which is intended for human consumption and is structurally or pharmacologically substantially similar to or is represented as being similar to a Schedule I or Schedule II substance and is not an approved medication in the United States.
Federal law prohibits the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, use, and possession of controlled substances. Penalties depend on various factors, including the type and amount of the drug involved, and whether there is intent to distribute.
7 Drug Categories (1) Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants. CNS depressants slow down the operations of the brain and the body. (2) CNS Stimulants. (3) Hallucinogens. (4) Dissociative Anesthetics. (5) Narcotic Analgesics. (6) Inhalants. (7) Cannabis.
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All Probate, Guardianship and Conservatorship documents are filed and heard in the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in Martinez.
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (DE-SOWN-YAY) proudly represents California's 10th Congressional District, which includes much of Contra Costa County and a part of Alameda County.
