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Drug Paraphernalia Charges<\/h1>\n
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\n By Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Steven Ellison, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Drug paraphernalia generally includes items related to the use or manufacture of drugs. Simply possessing paraphernalia is not a crime, but it can give police enough reason to investigate. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

It is generally well-known that drugs such as cocaine and heroin are illegal under federal and state law. Even cannabis (marijuana) remains illegal in some states.<\/p>\n

However, authorities can also prosecute people for owning or selling related items or objects. This can happen even if they are not in possession of the actual drugs. These items tend to provide ways for people to ingest illegal substances into the human body or carry them for future drug use.<\/p>\n

This article explains laws prohibiting the possession of drug paraphernalia. These laws help provide police with probable cause to search vehicles, areas, and people for illegal drugs, such as methamphetamine. If you want more information, a criminal defense lawyer<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n

Drug Paraphernalia Laws<\/h2>\n

Under federal law<\/a>, it is unlawful to do any of the following:<\/p>\n