{"id":3422,"date":"2019-01-04T15:16:56","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T15:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikbajaj.wpengine.com\/?p=3422"},"modified":"2019-01-04T15:16:56","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T15:16:56","slug":"man-arrested-for-being-under-the-influence-of-drugs-after-biting-san-diego-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquahealphysiotherapy.com\/vblaw\/man-arrested-for-being-under-the-influence-of-drugs-after-biting-san-diego-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Arrested For Being Under the Influence of Drugs After Biting San Diego Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 23-year-old Spring Valley man is facing multiple criminal charges for, among other things, being under the influence of a controlled substance. According to reports, police were called when the man allegedly threatened several gas station customers with a knife. The man was promptly detained by police when they arrived on the scene. Narcotics and drug paraphernalia were found in his possession. He was placed under arrest, handcuffed, and seated in the back of a police cruiser.<\/p>\n

While police officers were investigating, the man was able to slip his handcuffs and get out of the vehicle. He and an officer began to get into a physical struggle. During the struggle, the man bit the officer on the arm<\/a> and attempted to reach for his gun. Officers were able to regain control of the situation and transport the man to the San Diego Central Jail.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Crime to Be Under the Influence of a Drug<\/h2>\n

In California, it\u2019s a crime to possess, sell, buy, transport, or manufacture a controlled substance. You may also be surprised to learn that it\u2019s also illegal to use and be under the influence of a controlled substance<\/em>.<\/p>\n

California Health & Safety Code 11550 HSC prohibits the use of a controlled substance. Specifically, you can be arrested and charged with a crime if you:<\/p>\n

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  1. Willfully used a controlled substance or narcotic drug, or<\/li>\n
  2. Were under the influence of a controlled substance or narcotic drug.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Willful Behavior<\/h3>\n

    It\u2019s only a crime to be under the influence of a controlled substance if you willfully ingested or used the drug. In other words, you can\u2019t be guilty under 11550 HSC if you were involuntarily intoxicated. You must have intentionally and purposefully consumed and used the drug.<\/p>\n

    Controlled Substance<\/h3>\n

    11550 HSC prohibits the willful use of controlled substances and\/or narcotic drugs without a lawful purpose. This includes both legal prescription and illegal substances. However, this law does not apply to the willful use of marijuana. Drugs that can trigger criminal liability under 11550 HSC include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n