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Wrongful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia In Suffolk
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Criminal Use in the Second Degree of Drug Paraphernalia: New York Penal Code § 220.50. NY Penal Code § 220.50 allows for the prosecution of a person who knowingly and unlawfully has drug paraphernalia in their possession for the sale, manufacture or packaging of drugs.
What Are the Penalties for Violating NY Penal Law § 220.09? Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree is a Class C felony. In New York, Class C felonies carry a sentence between one and 5.5 years in jail and a fine of up to $15,000.
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.
Under our law, a person is guilty of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree when that person knowingly possesses or sells scales and balances used or designed for the purpose of weighing or measuring controlled substances, under circumstances evincing an intent to use or under circumstances ...
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.
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.
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.