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California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics. You can find more information about California Criminal Codes on our FAQ page.

What does California Criminal Code 11377 Mean?

11377	Possession of Controlled Substance
11377(A)	Possession of Controlled Substance
11377(A)/17(B)	Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Reduced to Misdemeanor.
11377(A)/17(B)(4)	Reduce felony charge for possession of controlled substance to misdemeanor.
11377(B)	Possession of Controlled Substance - 1st Offense
11377(B)(1)	Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance Not Classified as Narcotic.
11377(B)(2)	Unlawfully Posses a Controlled Substance.

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