San Diego Drug Attorney Explains Penalties for MDMA Offenses
If you have been arrested for ecstasy possession or sale, then you may
be facing felony charges. Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is a Schedule I
drug, and therefore penalties for a conviction are serious. Fortunately,
you have the option to obtain dedicated defense from my firm, Kern Law,
APC. My priority is to provide tough representation and compassionate
support for my clients who have been charged with a drug-related offense.
Having worked as a San Diego drug attorney for 20 years, I am well-equipped
to defend your ecstasy charges, no matter how complex.
Penalties for Ecstasy Possession
According to
CA Health & Safety Code 11377, personal possession of ecstasy is a wobbler offense, meaning it may be
charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on your prior history and
the amount of the drug found.
Misdemeanor charge: a year in prison and up to $1,000 in fines
Felony charge: 16 months-3 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines
Penalties for Intent to Sell
According to
CA Health and Safety Code 11378, intending to sell ecstasy is a felony charge, punishable by up to three
years in prison and a maximum of $10,000 in fines. Prosecutors may elevate
a possession charge for ecstasy to intent to sell if you are found with
a large amount of the drug, or it is packaged for sale.
Penalties for Transportation & Sale
CA Health and Safety Code 11379 states that selling or transporting ecstasy is a felony offense, punishable
by up to 4 years in prison and fines of $10,000. If you were transporting
it over more than 2 county lines, then the jail time may be elevated to 9 years.
Contact Kern Law, APC
If you've been charged with possession of ecstasy, then
call Kern Law, APC. I will provide an honest assessment of your situation and tell you what
you can expect from your case. There are a number of effective defense
strategies that I may use on your behalf, so contact my firm to find out more!
I offer a free case evaluation for those who want to discuss their case
with a San Diego drug defense attorney!
About Ecstasy
Ecstasy, or MDMA, is a hallucinogenic drug that is often taken for mood
enhancement. It comes in the form of a pill and is known colloquially
as Mandy, Molly, Adam, XTC, and Roll.
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