Drug Arrests Are Not All Equal

California is known for a liberal policy on drugs and drug possession, but that is not always the case. Manydrug possession cases are charged as felonies. And when it comes to selling, growing, manufacturing or transporting drugs, the penalties are massive.

Fortunately, under Health & Safety Code 11350, drug diversion is an option for many cases that involve only drug possession.

In cases involving the alleged sale of drugs, much of the case will hinge on the question of whether the prosecution can show “intent to sell,” which is difficult to prove, absent a sting operation. When a suspect is arrested, California police look for evidence of intent to sell. www.beahmlaw.com