California Health and Safety Code
Health & Safety Code § 11377 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Schedule III-V)
Covers unlawful possession of methamphetamine and other specified controlled substances.
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 the substance
- The suspect knew of its presence and nature
- The amount was a usable quantity
- The substance was identified and properly booked
Common report defects
- Constructive possession in a shared space is not analyzed
- Presumptive test results are stated as conclusive
- Evidence packaging and booking numbers are missing
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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