State exposure
| Statute | Conduct | Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| HS §11351 | Possession for sale (narcotics) | 2, 3, or 4 years |
| HS §11352 | Sale or transport for sale | 3, 4, or 5 years |
| HS §11378 / §11379 | Methamphetamine possession for sale / sale | 2–3 years / 2–4 years |
| HS §11370.4 | Weight enhancements | Additional consecutive years by quantity |
| HS §11353 | Using a minor, or sale to a minor | Elevated triad |
Simple possession is a different world after Prop 47 — see drug possession charges in California.
Federal exposure
- Five-year mandatory minimum at threshold quantities; ten years at higher ones.
- Prior qualifying convictions raise the floor further.
- Death or serious bodily injury resulting raises it dramatically.
- Safety-valve relief and substantial-assistance departures are the main routes below a minimum.
- Federal cases use detention hearings under the Bail Reform Act, not a county bail schedule — a state bail bond does not apply.
Bail on a state trafficking filing
Bail on sales and transport filings in Los Angeles County commonly runs $30,000–$100,000 depending on the substance, the alleged weight, and enhancements, and can go far higher with §11370.4 quantity allegations. Large alleged proceeds also invite a 1275 hold, which requires proving the bail money is lawfully sourced before release. See drug crime bail bonds.