There are a variety of ways that you can still be arrested for marijuana in California, as there are a variety of restrictions around the possession, transportation, use, and sharing of the drug. Users over the age of 21 are allowed to: Purchase, possess, transport, gift, or process up to one ounce of marijuana flower or 8 grams of marijuana “concentrate”
Possess, cultivate, and process up to six marijuana plants in an area that is out of public sight
Use marijuana
Possess paraphernalia intended for the use and ingestion of marijuana
California prohibits the following behavior regarding marijuana:
Smoke marijuana in areas where smoking tobacco is prohibited
Possess or use marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare, nursery, or other area where children are cared for unless done discreetly in a private residence
Use marijuana while in a vehicle, whether as a driver or passenger
Operate a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana
In addition to the restrictions around marijuana listed above, there are a variety of serious charges that can stem from the intention to distribute marijuana, transporting the drug over state lines, furnishing marijuana for a minor, and many more.