Sacramento Drug Crime

A drug arrest can turn your life upside down in a single night. You may be worried about jail, your job, and what a criminal record could mean for your future. If your case is filed at Sacramento County Superior Court, you will be facing prosecutors who handle drug cases every day. At Walsh Law, we focus exclusively on criminal defense. Our firm is led by Chris Walsh, a former Chief Assistant District Attorney with more than 19 years of criminal law experience and over 100 jury trials. We represent good people who, on occasion, find themselves on the wrong side of the law and need a steady hand. Contact our firm today at (916) 610-3558 to schedule a free consultation. In California, drug offenses are primarily governed by the Health and Safety Code (HSC). The severity of the charge often depends on the type of substance, the quantity involved, and whether the state believes you intended to sell the drugs. Simple possession for personal use is one of the most common charges. This includes "hard drugs" like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, as well as prescription medications obtained without a valid script (such as OxyContin or Xanax). While Proposition 47 reclassified many of these as misdemeanors, recent legislative shifts under Proposition 36 (2024/2025) have introduced "treatment-mandated felonies" for repeat offenders.