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

 

Can this be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor (“wobbler”)? Yes
Is this charge a strike? No
Is this charge a “serious felony” No
Is this charge a “violent felony” No
Do I have to register as a sex offender if convicted? No
Do I have to register as a drug offender if convicted? Yes
Do I lose my right to own or possess a firearm if convicted? Yes
Do I lose my right to vote if convicted? No
Am I eligible for a local sentence (PC § 1170(h)) if convicted? No
Am I eligible for PC § 1000 drug diversion if convicted? No
Am I eligible for Prop. 36 drug diversion if convicted? No
Am I required to give a DNA sample if convicted? Yes
Is this charge considered a “crime of moral turpitude” for immigration purposes? Yes
Is this charge considered a “aggravated felony” for immigration purposes? Yes
Is this charge considered a “controlled substance violation” for immigration purposes? Yes
Is this charge considered a “domestic violence” for immigration purposes? No
Is this charge considered a “firearm conviction” for immigration purposes? No