How Are Drug Offenses Determined to Be Either a Misdemeanor or a Felony?
The state of California classifies drug offenses as either misdemeanors or felonies. How does the court system make the decision on the treatment of these charges? Generally, the amount of illicit substances in an individual’s possession will decide if they face misdemeanor or felony allegations. The court system usually uses misdemeanor charges for “personal” drug possession charges. Possession for sale is typically treated as a felony. Drug Possession and Misdemeanor...