DRUG CRIMES LAW — CALIFORNIA
MDMA / Ecstasy Possession in California — HS §11377 and HS §11378
MDMA (ecstasy, molly) is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in California. Simple possession is a misdemeanor under HS §11377. Possession for sale under HS §11378 is a felony. Festival and concert arrests are common.
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MDMA Ecstasy Possession California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- HS §11377 / HS §11378
- Classification
- Misdemeanor (possession) / Felony (sales)
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 1 year jail (possession) / 16 months–3 years (sales)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes — diversion often available
- Strike Offense
- No
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