Ecstasy Laws in California
Ecstasy, a Schedule I drug, carries severe penalties in California. Possession of any Schedule I drug can lead to a prison sentence of up to 10 years or more, underlining the gravity of the situation.
With our combined 75 years of experience and aggressive legal strategies, a Los Angeles drug crime defense attorney at our law firm knows exactly how to handle possession of a Schedule I drug case.
Our goal is to provide you with the best possible outcome for your case. This could involve having the charges against you reduced to a lesser offense or, in some cases, having the charges dismissed entirely. We will work diligently to achieve these results.
MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a controlled substance also known as ecstasy. Possession of ecstasy in California is a wobbler offense, meaning that it can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances and criminal history of the person being accused.
Possessing ecstasy for personal use may result in up to one year in jail or state prison if charged as a misdemeanor or 16 months and up to 3 years in jail and a $10,000 fine if charged as a felony.
Diversion Programs
Diversion may be an option. Diversion allows you to enter a conditional plea, and once the diversion program is completed, the plea is set aside, and no criminal record is received.
To be eligible for a diversion, you must meet all six criteria:
(1) you have no priors involving controlled substances.
(2) The offense charged did not involve a crime of violence or threatened violence
(3) There is no evidence of other violations relating to narcotics or restricted dangerous drugs
(4) Your record does not show revocation of probation or parole without completion
(5) Your record does not show that you have completed or been terminated from diversion within five years before the alleged charge.
(6) You have no prior felony conviction within five years.
If you are facing possession with intent to sell ecstasy charges, diversion is not an option, and you may face up to 3 years in jail. Could you make sure you contact our office to discuss your case? We offer Free Case Evaluations to our clients. Our lawyers are experienced in this area, and we will explain your charges and options in detail.
