California Health and Safety Code
Health & Safety Code § 11350 Possession of a Controlled Substance
Makes unlawful possession of specified controlled substances a criminal offense.
Statute text, verbatim
What the code actually says
The verbatim text for this section is being re-verified. Read it on the official California legislative site in the meantime.
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What a report needs to survive this charge.
Knowing the code is the easy part. Cases get kicked when the narrative never documents an element the prosecutor has to prove.
Elements to document
- The suspect exercised control over a controlled substance
- The suspect knew of its presence and its nature
- The amount was a usable quantity
- The substance was identified by field or lab testing
Common report defects
- Knowledge of the substance's nature is never articulated
- Usable quantity is not addressed for trace amounts
- Chain of custody from seizure to booking has gaps
Abbreviated for reference. Report960 runs the full element and defect checklist against your narrative and quotes the exact passage behind every finding. This page is not legal advice.
Related sections
Charges that travel together.
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