The most common drug charges in Roseville are: • Possession of drugs • Possession of paraphernalia • Possession for sale • Transportation of drugs Any one of these charges can lead to jail time, probation, the loss of a job, the loss of housing, and the loss of valuable constitutional rights.  First Offense Misdemeanor Possession Believe it or not, many of the cases we deal with are first-offense misdemeanor drug crimes, and misdemeanor drug crimes, in general, are one of the most common crimes charged by the District Attorney’s Office in Roseville.  Penalties for a misdemeanor possession charge include up to one (1) year in county jail, and/or a fine of up to $1,000.  It is very important to be careful if the drug in question was meth. Under California Health and Safety Code 11377, even the personal use of a small quantity of crystal meth can be charged as a felony if you have prior convictions for a sex crime, a serious offense such as murder, or gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.