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More info at http://www.shouselaw.com/hs-11377.html A criminal defense lawyer explains California laws on possession of meth (methamphetamine). Health & Safety Code 11377 HS used to be a wobbler, meaning that having any amount of methamphetamine could be filed as a felony, carrying up to 3 years in state prison.

However, the law changed in November 2014 with Proposition 47. Now possession of meth under Health & Safety Code 11377 HS is now a misdemeanor. A conviction carries a maximum sentence of one year in county jail.

Even as a misdemeanor, a methamphetamine conviction triggers significant consequences and a stained criminal record. But as we explain in this video, a good criminal defense lawyer can often fight the charges successfully to get the case dismissed.

A conviction for simple possession of meth also qualifies for drug diversion per Penal Code 1000 PC. However, possession for sale, sales, transportation, trafficking or manufacturing of methamphetamine are still felony offenses for which drug diversion is not available.