Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

hs11550 vs. hs11550 (a)

I cannot make a distinction between these two codes. Would you please help me.


Asked on 8/16/06, 6:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jay Leiderman Leiderman Devine LLP

Re: hs11550 vs. hs11550 (a)

11550 H&S has several subdivisions, some that define crimes ((a) and (e)). Subdivision (a) makes it unlawful to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance.

Here is a link to the statute in its entirety:

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=77027728415+0+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve

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Answered on 8/16/06, 7:06 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: hs11550 vs. hs11550 (a)

As you may know, HS stands for the Health and Safety Code. HS 11550(a) is simply the first portion of HS 11550.

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Answered on 8/16/06, 7:19 pm


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