California legal term
misdemeanor not related to the use of drugs in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “misdemeanor not related to the use of drugs” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “misdemeanor not related to the use of drugs” mean in California criminal law?
“misdemeanor not related to the use of drugs” means a misdemeanor that does not involve (1) the simple possession or use of drugs or drug paraphernalia, being present where drugs are used, or failure to register as a drug offender, or (2) any activity similar to those listed in (1). (Cal. Penal Code § 1210)
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