Criminal “Wobbler” Charges in California, Part I
California law allows prosecutors to decide whether to charge certain offenses as either alternative felonies or misdemeanors. Because they can be charged either way, these charges are commonly called “wobblers,” including simple possession of certain drugs such as: Methamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) PCP Certain hallucinogens Not all drug charges are considered “wobblers.” Charges for simple possession…