A Case Study Of Mark Ferreira

907 Words4 Pages

Mark Ferreira was contacted during an investigation regarding a suspicious person in the area of 8653 Baseline Blvd. Ferreira displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance which caused him to be arrested for it H&S 11550. During the search of arrest, officers found him to be in the possession of a controlled substance and a meth pipe. The substance tested positive for Amphetamine on the scene. Ferreira was arrested for an additional two violations, possession of Methamphetamine H&S 11377(a) possession of a Meth pipe and H&S 11364. Ferreira was transported to the West Valley Detention Center where he admitted to using Methamphetamine earlier in the day and the pipe and baggies of Meth in his pocket being his. Lastly, …show more content…

Ferreira was contacted as the suspicious person by officer J. Anderson and deputy G. Esmond, the two noticed that Ferreira had all the symptoms of a person who is under the influence of a controlled substance, which lead to his arrest. During his arrest, the officers found more incriminating evidence on Ferreira, such as two baggies that tested positive for Amphetamine and a Meth pipe. He was later charged with the violations of possession of Methamphetamine and possession of a Meth pipe. Once at the detention center, under Miranda, Ferreira admitted to using Methamphetamine earlier in the day and claimed the Meth pipe and baggies of Meth in his pocket to be his. There should not be much deliberation on this matter as is heavy evidence acknowledging each violation as true, along with a confession of each violation. There is not a single fact that can be favorable to …show more content…

Health & Safety Code § 11364 are as follows: (a) It is unlawful to possess an opium pipe or any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia used for unlawfully injecting or smoking (1) a controlled substance specified in subdivision (b), (c), or (e) or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), or (20) of subdivision (d) of Section 11054, specified in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 11055, or specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 11055, or (2) a controlled substance that is a narcotic drug classified in Schedule III, IV, or V.

More about A Case Study Of Mark Ferreira