Offering Legal Help With a Drug Paraphernalia Charge

Drug paraphernalia includes items used for the processing, packaging, and consumption of drugs, such as pipes, bongs, envelopes, bags, bowls, scales, spoons and other equipment. What’s known as simple possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class C misdemeanor that can carry a fine up to $500. The intent to distribute or sell drug paraphernalia is a Class A misdemeanor that is punishable by up to a year in jail. Sale to someone under 18 and second offenses result in mandatory jail time.