California legal term
Specified drug offender in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Specified drug offender” 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 “Specified drug offender” mean in California criminal law?
“Specified drug offender” means any person who, within the immediately preceding three years, has a felony or misdemeanor conviction of either: (A) Unlawful sale, or possession for sale, of any controlled substance, as defined in Section 11007 of the Health and Safety Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 626.85)
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