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Can the police charge you with drug paraphernalia for having a pipe?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
In some states just having the pipe is an arrestable offense.
No matter if it has residue or not.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoYou cannot get arrested for just having the pipe around. The police are going to have to actually see the drugs.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoYes, and in most cases the possession of paraphernalia carries a higher penalty than the possession of the drug. Go figure.
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Does having a paraphernalia charge mean its criminal?
Yes possession of drug paraphernalia is against the law.
Can the police charge you with drug paraphernalia for having a new meth pipe?
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Paraphernalia in a sentence?
The man was arrested after the police searched his home and found drug paraphernalia. I brought my sports paraphernalia to the game
How do you beat a drug paraphernalia charge M4?
you cant...
What happens after a Drug Paraphernalia charge in Texas?
You get screwed in the a hole.
How can you write a sentence using the word paraphernalia?
Police reported the subjects arrested had drug paraphernalia concealed in their car.
What kind of offense is it when you get caught with drug paraphernalia?
In California it's a misdeanor drug charge
What does this charge mean UPODP?
Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - UPODP
If you are convicted of a lesser charge of drug paraphernalia in Kentucky can the law then prosecute you for the drug residue tested in the paraphernalia later?
This would likely fall under double jeopardy.
What is the difference in being charged with having drug paraphernalia and charged with possessing and instrument of crime?
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.
Is misdemeanor drug paraphernalia moral turpitude in Florida?
No, that charge is not a crime involving moral turpitude.
How do you beat drug paraphernalia charge in va?
You don't ! You got caught breaking the law - you pay the penalty !
