Did you know that possession of drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor offense in the state of Florida? The problem with possession of drug paraphernalia is that it must be proven to be in conjunction with intent to commit the act of drug use, which can sometimes make this accusation a little shaky. But even so, you should never try to defend yourself if you have been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
When accused of possession of drug paraphernalia, the best possible thing you can do is to first stay calm, and then seek the help of an expert in Florida Criminal Law. A South Florida criminal attorney such as Evan Hoffman and his teammates can help anyone who is facing charges of drug paraphernalia. Whether or not you believe it, you can fight these charges. If you contact us, you can help yourself to avoid a conviction of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Maybe the most surprising thing about possession of drug paraphernalia is that it does not always go along with a drug possession charge. While these charges do often occur in conjunction with each other, you can still be charged even with no actual illicit substances in sight. So if you have in your possession objects such as a pipe, scale, syringe, bong, water pipe, or other similar objects, you could still face this common misdemeanor charge.
The consequences for possessing drug paraphernalia in South Florida are varied, but depending on the seriousness of your charges, you could a substantial fine of $1,000, as well as probation or even imprisonment.
Luckily, drug paraphernalia charges are highly complicated for prosecutors to deal with. This is because there are a number of confusing concerns that come alongside this particular type of accusation. For example, the proximity of the object to any drugs, drug residue on the piece of paraphernalia, any instructions found with the object or similar accompanying materials, the means by which the object is displayed or advertised for sale, may all be part of the considerations in place. With so many complexities in place, it can be extremely difficult to prove possession with intent to use or distribute drugs.
You may still avoid a conviction of possession of drug paraphernalia. South Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Evan Hoffman is an experienced attorney with a vast understanding of criminal law because he has been both a prosecutor in the past and a defense attorney now. Don’t wait because you think these charges aren’t serious enough to warrant representation.
Contact us today for a FREE consultation by calling (305) 928-1669.