Usually, unless the quantity of drugs is sufficient to raise the offense to the level of a felony.
Both are minor misdemeanor charges unless there was useable residue on the paraphernalia. Then it would depend on the laws of your particular state what the charge might be.
It depends on the state. Check your local laws. Most places its the same as a felony conviction with a different form. Try googling "Expungement" and your state.
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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.
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yes
it depends, on which state you live in.
None. FEDERAL law prohibits it.
statutes of limitations vary from state to state. generally they have a year.
It does not depend on the state, it depends on the school.
The dollar limits for Misdemeanors may vary from state to state - HOWEVER a misdemeanor can be described as ANY offense for which the maximum jail sentence does not exceed ONE YEAR in jail.
former Texas Police Officer. it depends on your individual state