That is actually in the Health and Safety Code.
Basically, it means that you can go to jail for possession of a controlled substance unless it was prescribed by certain medical professionals. The language is; however, difficult to understand with all the references to other places in the code. For a clear understanding, it is best to consult a legal professional who is familiar with the entire code.
11377 (a) as stated in the code:
"11377. (a) Except as authorized by law and as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) or Section 11375, or in Article 7 (commencing with Section 4211) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, every person who possesses any controlled substance which is (1) classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, and which is not a narcotic drug, (2) specified in subdivision (d) of Section 11054, except paragraphs (13), (14), (15), and (20) of subdivision (d), (3) specified in paragraph (11) of subdivision (c) of Section 11056, (4) specified in paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, or (5) specified in subdivision (d), (e), or (f) of Section 11055, unless upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or veterinarian, licensed to practice in this state, shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of not more than one year or pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code."
It has to do with the illicit use of controlled substances (drugs) in California and the punishments for violations.
USC means United States Code in the penal code.
187 stands for murder, as defined in the California Penal Code.
Look to see if there is a section 490.1 or 490(1) to your state's penal code. If there is, it could mean "charged with violation of Penal Code section 490(1) (or 490.1)." In California it means petty theft of an item worth no more than $50.
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Look to see if there is a section 490.1 or 490(1) to your state's penal code. If there is, it could mean "charged with violation of Penal Code section 490(1) (or 490.1)." In California it means petty theft of an item worth no more than $50.
Health and safety ....under the influence of a cotrolled sustance.
http://www.vcsc.state.va.us/VCC_book_fel.pdf
I believe its disorderly conduct
California Penal Code for Homicide. Detroit however is not located in California. In my opinion this is poor choice for a title, but "187" was popularized by West Coast rap in the early 90s, and is synonymous with murder. The show has subsequently been canceled.
Means you were punished severely. The book is the penal code-meaning they used everything in it.
Means you were punished severely. The book is the penal code-meaning they used everything in it.