I think 7 years.
Above incorrect,
It will stay on your record until after death, unless you get it sealed or expunged. Only juvenile cases are subject to sealing, and only a citation for public intoxication is expungeable in Iowa.
"Only a citation for public intoxication is expungeable in Iowa." Not true. I received a citation for disorderly conduct when I was a stupid sophomore at Iowa. It was expunged from my record after 6 months of good behavior. To be clear, the charges weren't dropped. But six months after the conviction it was expunged.
Forever unless you obtain a lawyer to get it expunged. It is a conviction.
Here's what I got from the state: A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally uses or possesses with intent to use drug paraphernalia. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally delivers, possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures with intent to deliver drug. An offense for possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class C misdemeanor an offense for delivery of drug paraphernalia is a Class A misdemeanor if the defendant has no paraphernalia convictions. There are numerous provisions that allow the state to enhance the punishment ranges for possession of drug paraphernalia and subsequent charges can greatly enhance the ranges of punishments. Once convicted you may be given deferred adjudication: You will have a criminal record! You can get it sealed by petition the same court with or without an attorney. Of course the non attorney route is the lease expensive.
Possession of WHAT?
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor.
Examples of a misdemeanor offense that might make you ineligible to own a gun include domestic violence and possession of an illegal drug conviction. If you have an unserved warranty on you, you may not be able to get a gun in certain states.
A misdemeanor offense can be punished by NOT MORE than one year in jail.
The punishment for possessing paraphernalia varies depending on local laws and the specific circumstances. In general, possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a misdemeanor offense, and penalties can include fines, probation, or in some cases, a brief period of incarceration. It is important to consult a legal professional or refer to local laws for accurate information.
Usually, unless the quantity of drugs is sufficient to raise the offense to the level of a felony.
A 'misdemeanor" offense is one in which the legislature sets the maximum penalty as not more than one year in jail, or less.
It would be considered possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance if they can scrape out even the slightest amount of residue (any amount that can be measured--and they have scales that can measure amounts less than 0.0001 grams).
Yes to both first offense misdemeanor 0 to 6 months second offense felony 0 to 5 years third offense 5 to 20 years also a felony
A possession offense is usually being charged of possessing something illegal in the country you are being charged such as drugs, or paraphernalia (property/images etc...) depending on what the possession is and the amount of what ever it is you are charged with possessing it can be a minor or a federal offense. Possession with intent to distribute can in some places earn you a life sentence or a sentence of death (ex: Thailand).