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Is possession of heroin a felony under California law?

Because it is classified as a Schedule I drug under California law, possession of heroin is a felony offense, regardless of the amount or whether the owner intended to sell the drug. As a result, conviction for possession of even the most minor amounts of heroin can have potentially life-altering consequences for the accused, including the possibility of jail time, criminal fines, and all the other long-term problems that convicted felons face.