Category: Drug-Related Offenses

For those offenders who do not meet the eligibility or suitability requirements for pre-trial diversion or Prop 36, many jurisdictions have courts that are specially designed…

For offenders with prior drug convictions, and who qualify, a drug treatment program commonly known as “Prop 36” (Penal Code section 1210) is available.  Prop 36…

For first-time drug offenders who qualify, a program called “pre-trial diversion” (Penal Code section 1000) requires an individual to successfully complete a licensed, outpatient drug treatment program for a specified…

For those arrested for possession for sales of controlled substance (Health & Safety Code sections 11351 and 11378) and sales related-offenses (Health & Safety Code…

For those facing misdemeanor drug possession for personal use (commonly Health & Safety Code sections 11350 and 11377), the prosecutor must prove: that the defendant possessed a controlled…