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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

A very common charge seen in Seaside Heights is possession of drug paraphernalia. Visitors and locals to Seaside Heights often use recreational drugs such as marijuana to relax after a long work week or to unwind with friends at a party.

A frequent scenario is you are driving home from a party or the beach after smoking a marijuana joint when you are pulled over by police for a traffic violation. The smell of burnt marijuana is still on your clothes or in the car. The police officer immediately becomes suspicious. For whatever reason, you allow the police to search your car and they find your favorite bong under the back seat. You are arrested and charged with drug paraphernalia.

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The terms drug paraphernalia refers to any equipment that is used to produce, conceal and/or consume illegal drugs. Whether you are in possession of some rolling papers with some marijuana residue, have a small glass pipe with smoke stains, a needle, bongs, roach clips, vials, plastic bags, syringes or any item the police believe that can be used to produce, conceal or consume drugs you can be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

You may also be charged with possession of illegal drugs

A common outcome for individuals charged with possession of drug paraphernalia is a conditional discharge. Depending on the facts of your case and your prior criminal history you may be eligible to receive a condition discharge. If you successfully complete the conditional discharge period your case will be dismissed. The conditional discharge is your one get out of criminal trouble card. Mr. Villani will take the time to evaluate your matter to determine if you are eligible for this beneficial program.

2C:36-1 Drug paraphernalia, defined; determination.

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