Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Under federal law it is illegal to possess drug paraphernalia. Any individual who
is caught in possession of drug paraphernalia is subject to misdemeanor
criminal charges.
Drug paraphernalia is considered any product, material, or equipment that
can be used to manufacture, conceal, prepare, produce, transport, ingest, inhale,
or inject an illegal drug or substance. Drug paraphernalia is commonly separated
into two categories: user-specific products and dealer-specific products.
USER-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS
User-specific products are designed to help drug users carry, conceal, ingest, inhale,
or inject illegal drugs. Common types of user-specific drug paraphernalia include:
- Bongs
- Pipes
- Rolling paper
- Syringes
- Marijuana grow kits
- Smoking masks
- Hollowed containers to conceal drugs
- Roach clips
- Cocaine freebase kits
DEALER-SPECIFIC PRODUCTS
The majority of dealer-specific products are designed to assist drug dealers in
preparing and manufacturing drugs for transportation or distribution. Common types
of dealer-specific drug paraphernalia include:
- Scales
- Baggies
- Vials
- Measuring devices
- Packaging supplies
Some common items, such as razor blades, lighters, small mirrors, spoons, and rolled
up money, are now being used by law enforcement officials to prosecute individuals
on possession of drug paraphernalia charges. However, these items
are used by people every day for legitimate purposes other than drug use.
If you have been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, it is vital
that you speak with an experienced Orange County drug crimes attorney.
A skilled attorney can evaluate your case and make sure your personal rights have
not been violated.
Contact our Orange County Drug Possession Attorneys
Possession of drug paraphernalia charges can result such legal penalties
as monetary fines, probation, community service, and imprisonment. In order to protect
yourself, you need a talented Orange County drug crimes attorney
on your side. At Coffey & Coffey, our attorneys have successfully helped our
clients avoid jail and other penalties by getting their charges reduced or dropped.
Our firm is dedicated to providing each client with the personalized attention and
compassionate legal care they deserve.
Coffey & Coffey offers quality legal representation to individuals in cities
throughout Orange County, including Anaheim, Newport Beach, Irvine,
Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Orange, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove,
Yorba Linda, Brea, San Clemente, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Buena Park, Placentia,
Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Westminster, Stanton, Fountain Valley,
La Habra, Los Alamitos, and many more.
If you have been charged for possession of drug paraphernalia, contact
our Orange County drug crime attorneys at Coffey &
Coffey today for your free case evaluation at
1-800-706-7888
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