Under Florida state law, Section 893.145 of Florida Statues defines drug paraphernalia as:
“all equipment, products, and materials of any kind which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, transporting, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance…”
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in Brevard Country jail and up to a $1000 fine. A good criminal defense attorney will work diligently to build a defense tailored to your unique circumstance, while poking holes in the prosecution’s case.
If You’ve Been Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia:
- Do not prosecution or try to hide evidence
- Be respectful and compliant
- Do not speak to law enforcement. You have a right to remain silent. Use it.
- Do not lie to law enforcement
- Obtain experienced counsel from a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible
- You may be able to file for a “Motion to Dismiss” if insufficient evidence is presented
