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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Health & Safety Code § 11365

Being Present Where Drugs Are Used

Helping or being part of drug use at a place (mostly repealed).

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You were present
  2. 2You helped drug use happen

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.