Club Drugs
Most substances referred to as “club drugs” are illegal in California, and possessing, selling and manufacturing them are serious accusations that carry extremely harsh penalties. If you’re facing any kind of California club drug charges, skilled California defense attorneys from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your drug case and begin fighting for your rights.
Ecstasy, or MDMA, is one of the most commonly used club drugs in California. While Ecstasy is not a scheduled drug, it’s considered an analog of MDA, a Schedule 1 drug. An analog is a substance that has essentially the same chemical structure and/or effect as an illegal drug. Under California Health and Safety Code section 11401, you can be charged with possessing, selling or manufacturing an analog of an illegal drug and, if convicted, receive identical punishment.
Possessing Ecstasy is a misdemeanor in California punishable by up to a year in jail. However, first-time offenders who aren’t accused of any violent offenses are typically eligible for diversion.
Possession of Ecstasy for sale is a felony in California and carries far harsher punishment than simple possession. Possession of Ecstasy for sale is punishable under California Health and Safety Code section 11378 by a prison term of 16 months to three years, and diversion is not an option.
GHB is another so-called club drug that is commonly used in California. Under federal law, GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, is a schedule I drug. Under California law, GHB, GBL and its other precursors are Schedule II drugs.
Simple possession of GHB or its precursors is what’s known as a wobbler charge – it can be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Misdemeanor charges are punishable by up to one year in jail, but individuals who meet certain requirements are typically eligible for diversion. If the offense is filed as a felony, you face 16 months to three years in prison if convicted.
Sale or transport of GHB is a felony punishable by two to four years in prison. Transportation of GHB between non-contiguous counties, meaning counties that don’t share a border, is a felony punishable by three to nine years in prison.
It’s illegal to possess, sell, or manufacture many other club drugs in California, and the repercussions of breaking these laws can be extremely harsh. If you’re accused of breaking California club drug laws, a skilled defense lawyer may be able to help. A knowledgeable California defense attorneys from The Kavinoky Law Firm is ready to review your case and begin planning your defense. Please contact a skilled California drug lawyer today at 1.800.NO.CUFFS for a free consultation.
