DRUG CRIMES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Possession of Controlled Substance While Armed in California — HS §11370.1
Possessing a controlled substance while personally armed with a loaded firearm is a felony under HS §11370.1 carrying 2–4 years in state prison — even if the drug charge alone would only be a misdemeanor.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Possession of Controlled Substance While Armed — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- HS §11370.1
- Classification
- Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- 2, 3, or 4 years state prison
- Probation Eligible
- Limited
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- HS §11370.1HS §11350PC §29800PC §25400
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