Wais Azami has successfully defended against charges of furnishing tobacco to a minor. Call our office for a free consultation.
California Penal Code Section 308
In California, it is illegal to knowingly furnish any tobacco product to a person not 18 years of age yet. This includes vape cartridges containing nicotine as well. It is a misdemeanor offense.
Defenses
- The product had no nicotine or tobacco
- The product was not furnished
- The person receiving the product was 18 or older
- The person furnishing the product didn’t know it was a tobacco product or one containing nicotine
- The person receiving it had a valid (or seemingly valid) ID showing age to be at least 18
Penalties
- 308(a)(1)
- FIRST OFFENSE: $200
- SECOND OFFENSE: $500
- THIRD OFFENSE: $1,000
- 308(B)
- $75 OR 30 DAYS COUNTY JAIL
- 308(C)
- 1ST OFFENSE: $50
- 2ND OFFENSE: $100
- 3RD OFFENSE: $250
- 4TH OFFENSE: $500 OR 30 DAYS COUNTY JAIL
- POSSIBLE DISQUALIFICATION FROM PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
- POSSIBLE IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES
Have You Been Accused of Furnishing Tobacco to a Minor?
Call the Law Offices of Wais Azami at (714) 321-9999. Or schedule a free consultation with our furnishing tobacco to minors lawyer in Orange County here. We will generate a defense plan which aims to get the charges dismissed, reduced, and/or the consequences mitigated.
