What is CA Penal Code 11357 HS?

Answer 1

11357 HS refers to California Health & safety Code section 11357 which is the law criminalizing marijuana possession. There are different subsections depending on amount and concentrated or not concentrated.

It's not actually a "penal code" section. Most drug offenses are covered under the Health & Safety Code.
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Possession of marijuana.
11357. (a) Except as authorized by law, every person who possesses any concentrated cannabis shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one year or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment, or shall be punished by imprisonment in the state
prison.
(b) Except as authorized by law, every person who possesses not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100). Notwithstanding other provisions of law, if such person has been previously convicted three or more times of an offense described in this subdivision during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of commission of the violation to be charged, the previous convictions shall also be charged in the accusatory pleading and, if found to be true by the jury upon a jury trial or by the court upon a court trial or if admitted by the person, the provisions of Sections 1000.1 and 1000.2 of the Penal Code shall be applicable to him, and the court shall divert and refer him for education, treatment, or rehabilitation, without a court hearing or determination or the concurrence of the
district attorney, to an appropriate community program which will accept him. If the person is so diverted and referred he shall not be subject to the fine specified in this subdivision. If no community program will accept him, the person shall be subject to the fine specified in this subdivision. In any case in which a person is arrested for a violation of this subdivision and does not demand to be taken before a magistrate, such person shall be released by the arresting officer upon presentation of satisfactory evidence of identity and giving his written promise to appear in court, as provided in Section 853.6 of the Penal Code, and shall not be subjected to booking.
(c) Except as authorized by law, every person who possesses more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(d) Except as authorized by law, every person 18 years of age or over who possesses not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, upon the grounds of, or within, any school providing instruction in kindergarten or any of grades 1 through 12 during hours the school is open for classes or school-related
programs is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than 10 days, or both.
(e) Except as authorized by law, every person under the age of 18 who possesses not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, upon the grounds of, or within, any school providing instruction in kindergarten or any of grades 1 through 12 during hours the school is open for classes or school-related
programs is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the
following dispositions:
(1) A fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), upon a finding that a first offense has been committed.
(2) A fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or commitment to a juvenile hall, ranch, camp, forestry camp, or secure juvenile home for a period of not more than 10 days, or both, upon a finding that a second or subsequent offense has been committed.

Answer 2

It's a health and safety charge first off. 11383 would be possesing meth. 11383.7 would be selling It's a health and safety charge first off. 11383 would be possesing meth. 11383.7 would be selling

Answer 3

from http://www.shouselaw.com/hs-11352.html The statute actually reads, "Any person who transports, imports into this state, sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away" a controlled substance violates Health & Safety Code 11352 HS. To be guilty of transportation of a controlled substance, however, the transportation must be for the ultimate purpose of selling the narcotics rather than personal use. Most 11352 HS cases involve an undercover officer who makes a "controlled buy" in a police sting operation. Another way police make 11352 HS arrests is by setting up an "observation post" in a high drug traffic area. LAPD narcotics units are famous for this. Officers conceal themselves, use binoculars to observe what appear to be hand-to-hand drug sales, them move in to apprehend the seller and the buyer. California HS 11352 is a felony and punishment is up to five years state prison. The penalties can be even more severe if the person has prior drug sales-related convictions.

Answer 4

Possession of a controlled substance, such as methamphetamine, heroine, or cocaine.

Answer 5

it states if a person has intent to sell, transports and has in possesion of (but has not given) the drugs (marijuana) to the potential buyer....

Answer 6

felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell

Answer 7

possession of heroin for personal use.

Answer 8

Possession of drug paraphernalia