It means they had some sort of drug "tool" in their possession. Usually a crack pipe, rolling papers, coke spoon, syringes, or something else used to do drugs. But it could also be something as insignificant as an empty prescription bottle swedged under the seat of a car from the previous owner. Get them a decent lawyer and they should beat the rap.
You have it in your possession or nearby enough to "control" it.
you cant...
Yes possession of drug paraphernalia is against the law.
You get screwed in the a hole.
In California it's a misdeanor drug charge
Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - UPODP
This would likely fall under double jeopardy.
No, that charge is not a crime involving moral turpitude.
You don't ! You got caught breaking the law - you pay the penalty !
No, It's possession of a narcotic paraphernalia
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.
The man was arrested after the police searched his home and found drug paraphernalia. I brought my sports paraphernalia to the game
If carved INTO some fashion of drug paraphernalia then yes. A cola bottle and a bag can be legally classed as drug paraphernalia when used for the intake of drugs.