<![CDATA[controlled-substance - Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/tags/controlled-substance/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:45:39 GMT en-us <![CDATA[Fake Marijuana Outlawed]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/fake-marijuana-outlawed/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/fake-marijuana-outlawed/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:19:00 GMT Medical professionals and law enforcement are seeing a rise in incidents involving synthetic marijuana. Last year the Drug Enforcement Agency ordered that several chemicals be listed as Schedule I substances. The DEA acted on an emergency order in order to stop the use of the synthetic marijuana, typically known as “Spice” or “K2” and other varieties…

]]> Medical professionals and law enforcement are seeing a rise in incidents involving synthetic marijuana. Last year the Drug Enforcement Agency ordered that several chemicals be listed as Schedule I substances. The DEA acted on an emergency order in order to stop the use of the synthetic marijuana, typically known as “Spice” or “K2” and other varieties of products. All are supposed to give the same reaction as marijuana, since they use chemicals that have a similar effect to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The chemicals banned by the DEA last March were JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP-47 and cannabicyclohexanol. The ban could be extended for six more months if the agency decides it’s necessary. This makes it illegal to sell or have these substances.

Products such as “Spice” are herbs that are laced with these compounds and are sold in convenience stores. Teens and younger adults are the main demographic that use the products. There have been instances where the users end up in the emergency room due to severe reactions to the use. Some symptoms are strong anxiety, hallucinations, and psychotic episodes. People use the synthetic drugs because they usually cannot be detected by drug testing. Service men and women in the military are also being reprimanded if they get caught using “Spice”.

Criminal Law Updates by the Law Offices of Orange County Defense Lawyer William W. Bruzzo (714) 547-4636

]]> <![CDATA[Return of Property]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/return-of-property/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/return-of-property/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:27:00 GMT Kris Jones was arrested just one day before his birthday in Huntington Beach, Orange County. During his arrest $700 was taken from him, which included birthday money from his family. Huntington Beach police arrested Jones on suspicion of: selling marijuana and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell(Health and Safety Code Sections…

]]> Kris Jones was arrested just one day before his birthday in Huntington Beach, Orange County. During his arrest $700 was taken from him, which included birthday money from his family. Huntington Beach police arrested Jones on suspicion of: selling marijuana and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell(Health and Safety Code Sections 11351, 11378). Jones later pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to serve three years of probation in addition to 90 days in jail.

Jones has now filed a claim against the city of Huntington Beach asking for the return of the $700 which was confiscated by police on the date of his arrest. Jones will soon go before a judge who will determine whether the money will be given back or not. Money that is part of evidence of the crime is unfortunately never returned and rather– permanently confiscated. Thus, it’s in one’s interest to have a criminal defense attorney prepare a written motion for the return of property and make an articulate argument in court to have a successful outcome in court.

]]> <![CDATA[Orange County Home Invasion Probably Drug Related]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/orange-county-home-invasion-probably-drug-related/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/orange-county-home-invasion-probably-drug-related/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:34:00 GMT Three gang members allegedly broke into a home on New Year’s Eve in Tustin, Orange County, California. One of the suspects pistol whipped the resident and ran off with about $200 according to the Orange County Register. A car chase through Tustin and into Santa Ana ended up with the suspects fleeing on foot. The…

]]> Three gang members allegedly broke into a home on New Year’s Eve in Tustin, Orange County, California. One of the suspects pistol whipped the resident and ran off with about $200 according to the Orange County Register. A car chase through Tustin and into Santa Ana ended up with the suspects fleeing on foot. The owner of the car was Jose Zendejas, he was arrested in Long Beach. A second suspect Ernesto Garcia was arrested in Santa Ana and both men are being charged with robbery (Penal Code Section 211) and street terrorism (Penal Code Section 186.22). A third suspect Alberto Penaloza is being charged with robbery, possession of a controlled substance for sale (Health and Safety Code Sections 11359, 11378, 11351) and as convicted felon in possession of a stolen firearm (Penal Code Section 12021(a)(1). An amount of methamphetamine was found and evidence of drug sales (Health and Safety Code Section 11378). Examples of evidence the drug is for sale include if the substance is packaged in individual amounts, the amount of the drug, if scales are found with the drug and/or a significant amount of small bills.

]]> <![CDATA[Possession of a Controlled Substance]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/possession-of-a-controlled-substance/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/possession-of-a-controlled-substance/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:13:00 GMT Notably, while these charges usually concern “street drugs” like Cocaine and Methamphetamine they can also apply to substances commonly thought of as medications. If you are found in actual possession of the drug or “constructive” possession of the drug you may be found guilty of the offense. Constructive possession means that the drug may not…

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Controlled Substance

Notably, while these charges usually concern “street drugs” like Cocaine and Methamphetamine they can also apply to substances commonly thought of as medications.

If you are found in actual possession of the drug or “constructive” possession of the drug you may be found guilty of the offense. Constructive possession means that the drug may not be on your person but you knowingly exercise control over or the right to control the drug, either directly or through another person or persons. In order for the prosecution to prove its case they must show that the person knew the substance was a controlled substance and that there was enough of the drug to constitute a usable amount.

In California this offense is a felony and you may face up to three years in prison. Here is a recent case result:

“I was charged with Health and Safety Code Section 11377(a)(Possession of a controlled substance HS 11377(a)a felony which carries a maximum of 3 years in prison. I had previous convictions for the same charge and I had similar charges pending. I was also charged with driving on a suspended license (Vehicle Code Section 14601.1 – VC 14601.1) and possession of paraphernalia (Health and Safety Code Section 11364 – HS 11364(a)) as misdemeanors. I hired Mr. William Bruzzo because he was recommended by another attorney and because of his familiarity with the Orange County courts and the District Attorney. The original offer prior to hiring Mr. Bruzzo was 180 days in jail and pleading guilty to a felony. Mr. Bruzzo convinced the District Attorney there was not a useable amount of the controlled substance and that my driving on a suspended license was justifiable by Necessity, even though I had priors [convictions] for [that charge] too. Mr. Bruzzo got the possession charge DISMISSED [Health and Safety Code Section 11377(a) – HS 11377(a)]and the Vehicle Code Section 14601.1 [Driving on a suspended license – VC 14601.1] DISMISSED. I pleaded guilty to one count of possession of paraphernalia as a misdemeanor [Health and Safety Code Section 11364(a) – HS 11364] and I got CAL TRANS [instead of jail]. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any possession of a controlled substance case or any criminal matter.” ~~ CK, December 9, 2009

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