California legal term
value of the controlled substance in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “value of the controlled substance” 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 “value of the controlled substance” mean in California criminal law?
“value of the controlled substance” means the retail price to the user. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11356.5)
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