Simply put, the statute makes it clear that it is unlawful for any person to use (or possess with intent to use) any drug paraphernalia. Being charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose means potential exposure to a lengthy term of imprisonment in New Jersey State Prison.The law in New Jersey (N. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2, it is unlawful for any person to use or possess drug paraphernalia. (Stipulated fact). 7. If convicted, penalties can include a fine, suspension of your driver's license, or even jail time. New Jersey's laws now allow medical marijuana, which means that possession of some paraphernalia is legal in limited situations. Paraphernalia offenses have the lowest offense gravity score (OGS) of 1. Possession of up to 35 grams marijuana. 261. 305. 10. 0. 0. 232. In all cases we try to have the case dismissed outright if the arrest was anyway improper.