Three Bakersfield residents were recently arrested which took place during an ongoing investigation. Two males, 19 and 41, were arrested and charged with transporting and selling a controlled substance, both felonies, while a female, 20, was charged with misdemeanor possession of concentrated cannabis. Bail for the two men is set at $30,000, and they’re currently being held at the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station.

The felony drug charges, transporting a controlled substance and selling a controlled substance fall under California Health and Safety Codes 11352 HS and 11351 HS, respectively. Transporting a controlled substance, 11351 HS, is a felony and can easily described as being in possession of a controlled substance and moving it from one place to another. The punishments include 1-5 years in county jail, probation, and a fine of up to $20,000. If the substance was moved over two county lines, though, the potential time in jail is increased to a maximum of 9 years.

Selling a controlled substance, 11352 HS, also a felony, is usually charged when someone is caught with possession of a large amount of a controlled substance. The penalties are similar to those of violating 11351 HS, and include probation, up to 4-years in county jail and a maximum fine of $1,000.

The female in this case was lucky. Her possession of concentrated cannabis could, up until recently, have been charged as a felony. However, because the amount was small, it was charged as a misdemeanor under new guidelines stemming from proposition 47.

Robin Sandoval

Robin Sandoval

Robin Sandoval is a California Licensed Bail Bondsman and owner of SCV Bail Bonds. Robin writes blogs and articles to help increase community awareness of the bail industry. If you have questions or want to suggest a topic, email robin@scvbailbonds.com, visit www.scvbailbonds.com or call 661-299-2245.
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