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Wrongful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia In Ohio
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Possession of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense covered under California Health and Safety Code 11364. It's basically defined as any type of equipment or material that is modified to make, use, or hide illegal controlled substances.
Ohio Revised Code § 2925.14(C)(1) makes it a fourth-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $250 for a person to knowingly use, or possess with purpose to use, drug paraphernalia.
What are drug paraphernalia? The term drug paraphernalia refers to any equipment that is used to produce, conceal, and consume illicit drugs. It includes but is not limited to items such as bongs, roach clips, miniature spoons, and various types of pipes.
Offenses, such as drug trafficking, are typically felony charges. Under the federal statute, the maximum sentence for selling paraphernalia is three years plus a fine. As noted above, federal law does not outlaw possession, per se. Under state law, penalties can vary.
Paraphernalia under California Health and Safety Code 11364 The term “paraphernalia” refers to any object or device used to inhale, smoke, ingest, inject, or consume a controlled substance. Some common examples of drug paraphernalia include: Pipes. Syringes. Miniature spoons.
Historical legal term The word "paraphernalia" is plural, meaning "things beyond the dowry". Paraphernalia were the separate property of a married woman, such as clothing and jewellery "appropriate to her station", but excluding the assets that may have been included in her dowry.
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Whoever violates division (C)(1) of this section is guilty of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Drug paraphernalia charges in Ohio are classified as misdemeanors.No person shall knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog. (F) (1) Whoever violates division (C) of this section is guilty of illegal use or possession of marihuana drug paraphernalia, a minor misdemeanor. Section 2925.14 of the Ohio Revised Code addresses the illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. As mentioned earlier, Ohio has a couple of laws prohibiting the possession of objects used to administer drugs. Marijuana Offenses: Possession or cultivation of marijuana under 200 grams is a misdemeanor offense. For a "drug violation," which includes the possession and use of drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia in Ohio is never a felony. Marijuana pipe hidden inside marker.