Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can you still be charged for a HS11550 even if you stated to the arresting officer that, 'the use was NOT CURRENT (5-6 days ago) and that you are in a detox or "comming down" stage; reguardless if the drug may still be lingering in your system?


Asked on 9/19/10, 2:27 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

You confessed. You need to learn to say nothing at all to police officers.

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Answered on 9/24/10, 5:17 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

We answered this already. The answer is yes. Posting the same question over and over again is not going to make us change the answer to what you want to hear.

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Answered on 9/24/10, 9:40 am
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

H&S section 11550 refers to being under the influence of a drug. It does not refer to having been under the influence of a drug. You should retain an attorney or have the the public defender appointed to represent you. The attorney can discuss the facts of your case and then advise you of your options.

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Answered on 9/24/10, 9:56 am


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