Las Vegas, Nevada Drug Paraphernalia Laws
It is a crime not only to sell controlled substance or illegal drugs, but also drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia are used for using or manufacturing drugs. Consequences for drug crime are serious that involves imprisonment. Your criminal record would also be marked with this conviction that will prevent future employers not to hire you. Below is some information available about its laws, definition, possible punishments, and defenses you can use for your case in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas Drug Paraphernalia Laws
Drug paraphernalia is any equipment or materials intended for the storage, manufacture, or ingestion of any controlled substance or illegal drugs. The courts consider the following factors when determining whether an object is intended or used for drug paraphernalia:
- The proximity of the alleged paraphernalia to drugs, whether it has residue of controlled substances, and whether it had instructions on how it should be used;
- Statements by anyone in control of the alleged paraphernalia;
- Prior convictions of anyone in control of the alleged paraphernalia;
- How the alleged paraphernalia was displayed for sale;
- Any direct or circumstantial evidence about the incident of anyone owning or in possession of the alleged paraphernalia
- Expert testimony concerning its use.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: The Penalties
Unless there are children involved, the consequences for selling or possessing drug paraphernalia is considerably less than selling or possessing the actual controlled substance itself.
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Recent Case Results
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Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance
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Dismissed Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Reduced to Reckless DUI/Drugs (Marijuana)
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Dismissed Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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