Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Unintentional Receipt of Drugs Via Mail

We are concerned that our daughter may be in some trouble. Her friend from out of state had recently sent her a card and a check for a necklace she wanted our daughter to purchase for her. She also enclosed (unbeknownst to our daughter) a quantity of marijuana for what she calls a ''pinner'' type cigarette. Our daughter, who is over 18 and is a very responsible young lady, has told us about this as she is in a panic because it has been four (4)weeks since the card was sent and she has yet to receive it. (We usually get mail from this area within 5-7 days) Short of contacting a lawyer, we thought perhaps we should do some quick internet research.

Is she or her friend responsible? What is the possible offense? Are there associated fines/penalties? How should we proceed? Our daughter has never been in trouble with the law; does that help her case if there is an arrest/charge filed? Thank you.


Asked on 5/21/01, 10:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Unintentional Receipt of Drugs Via Mail

Flush the marijuana down the toilet.

Then if you get the card immediately send it back by registered mail return receipt required to the party that sent it, and the return receipt to be signed by her only.

Any crimes that have been committed haven't been committed by you. If anything happens get hold of me by E-mail and we'll go from there.

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Answered on 6/22/01, 1:39 pm


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