Miami Drug Crime Lawyer

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The possession of drug paraphernalia is a distinct criminal offense defined under Florida law, punishable by up to 12 months in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Drug paraphernalia is defined as any item, product or material that may be used to manufacture, distribute, store, transport, cultivate, ingest, inhale or put into the body any controlled substance, including illegal street drugs as well as prescription drugs. For example, measuring scales, baggies, syringes, bongs, pipes and related items may be considered drug paraphernalia.

Have you been arrested for or charged with drug paraphernalia possession? Talking to an attorney is one of the first things you should do to in you would like to positively impact your ability to avoid a conviction and serious penalties for this crime. Miami drug lawyer Michael Mirer is an experienced trial attorney and a former Miami-Dade prosecutor who can assist you with your drug paraphernalia charges, no matter the particular circumstances of your offense.

About Drug Paraphernalia Possession Charges in Miami, Florida

A defendant may find that he or she is facing drug paraphernalia possession charges in addition to any drug possession or possession for sale charges, depending on what items are discovered and seized by law enforcement in conjunction with an arrest or criminal investigation related to a drug crime. However, simply possessing a pipe or a hypodermic needle does not necessarily mean that it was intended for drug use, and as such other matters will need to be taken into account, including the presence of any drugs, any statements you may have made about your intentions with the item, where the item was located in relation to a controlled substance, and more.

For a free consultation with a skilled Miami drug paraphernalia attorney, contact a Miami drug paraphernalia attorney from the Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A. today!