Drug Paraphernalia Possession

Have you been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia?

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, drug paraphernalia includes any piece of equipment or product involved in producing or using an illegal drug. You can be arrested and convicted of a drug crime, not only for possessing an illegal substance, but for possessing items that could be used for drug use.

There are two main categories of drug paraphernalia: user specific and dealer specific. User-specific products are exactly what they sound like. They include bongs, pipes, items used to conceal drugs, and marijuana grow kits. Dealer-specific products are used in the drug trade to prepare and distribute illegal substances. Plastic bags, scales, vials, etc. could be used to by dealers and traffickers. According to the Controlled Substances Act, it is against the federal law to own, sell, buy, or transport drug paraphernalia. In California, the California Health and Safety Code Section 11364 states that it is unlawful to possess any item used to smoke or inject controlled substances, including needles and pipes.

Contact a Los Angeles drug paraphernalia lawyer from our team!

As you could be facing fines, probation, drug classes, community service, and jail, it is crucial that you speak with an experienced Los Angeles criminal attorney if you have been accused of this crime. Our team at Martinian & Associates is well-equipped to handle any type of drug crime, including those involving possession of drug paraphernalia. We understand that mistakes can happen and not everyone who has been accused of a crime is guilty. No matter how serious you may believe your case to be, talk to us in a free consultation to see exactly how we could defend you.

To learn about how we could help you, contact a Los Angeles drug paraphernalia attorney from our firm as soon as possible.