Drug Paraphernalia laws vary by state, but in most cases, yes, you can be charged for having a meth pipe. It does not matter if it has been used or not. If the intent is to use it for illegal means, then you will be charged.
Yes possession of drug paraphernalia is against the law.
In some states just having the pipe is an arrestable offense. No matter if it has residue or not.
The man was arrested after the police searched his home and found drug paraphernalia. I brought my sports paraphernalia to the game
you cant...
You get screwed in the a hole.
Police reported the subjects arrested had drug paraphernalia concealed in their car.
In California it's a misdeanor drug charge
Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - UPODP
This would likely fall under double jeopardy.
There really isn't a difference. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia means you're caught possessing a pipe, rolling papers, or other item that can be directly connected to the use of a narcotic. Possessing an instrument of crime includes drug paraphernalia but extend to burglary tools, weapons, etc. The former may be a lesser charge of the second.
No, that charge is not a crime involving moral turpitude.
You don't ! You got caught breaking the law - you pay the penalty !