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Wrongful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia In Pennsylvania
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Possession of drug paraphernalia under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364 HSC is a misdemeanor offense. Those who are convicted of this crime can be sentenced to serve up to six months in jail. The law requires that a defendant convicted of this offense be sentenced to a minimum of 15 days in custody.
Yes, drug paraphernalia are illegal.
Is the Sale or Supply of Bongs Legal? All States and Territories criminalise the sale and supply of 'drug paraphernalia'. The definition of 'paraphernalia' is similar across jurisdictions applying to anything which is used for the administration, consumption or smoking of a dangerous drug.
Under Pennsylvania law, it is illegal to possess drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia is broadly defined as “all equipment, products and materials of any kind” that are used or intended to be used for manufacturing, using or storing any controlled substance.
Possession of drug paraphernalia is an ungraded misdemeanor. Upon conviction, a person may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to one year, fined up to $2,500, or both.
In California, it is illegal to possess or sell any type of drug paraphernalia, including marijuana pipes, bongs, roach clips, spoons, and methamphetamine pipes.
Federal Drug Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Possession For possession, you won't be required to serve a mandatory minimum sentence, unless you have a prior drug conviction from federal or another state jurisdiction, then you'll be sentenced to no less than 15 days of incarceration with a maximum of up to two years.
For a first-time drug paraphernalia offense in Pennsylvania, you face a third-degree misdemeanor. A conviction could mean up to a one-year jail sentence, a maximum fine of $2,500, or both.
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.
INFORMATION ON FIRST TIME DRUG OFFENSES IN PENNSYLVANIA Even a first-time simple possession conviction can mean up to a year in prison and $5,000 in fines, depending on the amount and type of drugs found in your possession.