Drug Crimes, Substance Abuse 11357b in California

[bobb22]

I was traveling with less than an ounce of marijuana and was caught. I do have a legal card, but I did not have it on me at the time, so they gave me a 11357b ticket.

I'm not concerned about the money at all, but would prefer not to have this on my record at all. Is there any way I can send them a notarized copy of my legal Recommendation and have the charges dropped?


As a side question: if they catch me with marijuana and the card on me, what do they do?

Thanks in advance!

 

[mightymoose]

Not likely. However in California that offense is now handled as an infraction rather than a misdemeanor, so don't be too concerned about a criminal record. It's just about the same as a speeding ticket.

 

[CdwJava]

Additionally, don't "send" anyone anything. When you go to court, bring a copy of your recommendation or state DHS card with you. Understand that the recommendation is not a guaranteed pass on the charge, but the DHS card would be.