James Lick Middle School in San Francisco was the scene of a mystery illness on February 13, as ten children exhibited symptoms including vomiting, altered levels of consciousness, and a variety of moderate effects.
It is currently believed that the children in question had ingested an unknown substance, and each is being treated for the adverse symptoms. Although the children, aged between 12 and 15, told school staff and police what they believed they had taken, the substance has not been confirmed.
Emergency crews attended the middle school shortly after 1 pm, after receiving a 911 call from concerned school staff.
Parents with children attending James Lick Middle School have been asked to inform police if their children display any unusual behavior, or admit to taking even a small amount of the mystery substance.
While the substance involved in the sickening of the children at James Lick Middle School has not been identified, and there’s been no official suggestion of illegal drugs being involved, if it is found that the students became ill after taking drugs, the person responsible for supplying can expect to face serious charges.
San Francisco drug-related crimes can carry a range of sentences, depending on the specifics of the case, and any previous convictions. For example, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana can be punishable with a $100 fine, while any amount of cocaine will be considered a felony, involving up to 5 years’ imprisonment.
Representation by an experienced San Francisco criminal defense attorney could have considerable benefits for you, not least of which is the comfort you can take from knowing you’re not facing drug charges alone.
Drug possession is a serious crime in itself, but selling or distributing drugs is on a whole other level. Even if the drug in question is a prescription medication, you could face criminal charges.
As you may expect, any intention to supply drugs to minors is treated even more seriously and carries enhanced penalties. The charges which fall into this category include:
If you’re facing drug possession, sale or distribution charges in San Francisco, you need to have a strong criminal defense attorney on your team. When you instruct an Okabe & Haushalter criminal defense attorney to fight your corner, taking their time to thoroughly investigate the details of your case, using unbeatable care and attention to provide the strong defense you need.
The legal process can be complex and confusing – to find out how we could represent you, contact an Okabe & Haushalter criminal defense attorney today on 310-430-7799.
We can’t guarantee the outcome of your drug-related case, but we can guarantee that we will build a solid defense on your behalf.
