Description
Operating a Drug House is a criminal charge which may be filed against any person who opens or maintains any place for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away, or using any controlled substance.
What does the prosecutor have to prove?
1. Defendant opened or maintained any place;
2. Defendant did so with the specific intent to sell, give away, or use a controlled substance. [Cal Crim No. 2440]
Punishment
Felony: 16months/2years/3years
With probation 0-364 days
Misdemeanor: 0-364 days