Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia in Raleigh

Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney

North Carolina General Statute 90 113.22 states that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to use, or possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia. As it specifically pertains to marijuana, the term "paraphernalia" encompasses a wide variety of equipment which may be alleged to have illegal uses or purposes. Common examples of marijuana paraphernalia include:

Tools for the planting, propagation, cultivation or growing of the cannabis seed, including indoor growing lights and hydroponic gardens
Equipment for harvesting, storing, concealing or containing the mature marijuana plant
Any type of measuring tools for testing, analyzing or preparing the substance for use or sale
Items intended to aid in the ingestion, inhalation of marijuana, such as pipes, bongs or vaporizers

If you are convicted of possession of marijuana paraphernalia, you may be sent to jail for up to 120 days. You will also have a criminal record that will follow you through the rest of your life, making it difficult to pass a background check for employment or credit. If you work with a knowledgeable Raleigh criminal defense attorney, you may be able to successfully fight the charges and protect your name from the damage caused by a guilty verdict.

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Raleigh

At the Hopper Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing the best defense to our clients and we do everything in our power to achieve a successful outcome in every case. It is often possible to prove, after a thorough investigation of the situation, that the evidence is inadmissible in court due to having violated search and seizure laws. If the police discovered marijuana paraphernalia in your possession without a legal warrant or with no probable cause for search, you may have had your Constitutional rights violated. In other cases, the best strategy is to argue that the alleged paraphernalia is not factually intended for illegal use. There are several defense strategies that may help you resolve your drug charges, and we are ready to meet with you to discover the best one for you.

Contact a criminal defense attorney if you have been arrested for possession of marijuana paraphernalia and need aggressive representation for the charges.