Dallas Drug Paraphernalia Attorneys

Experienced Drug Paraphernalia Lawyers Serving Dallas County, TX

If you have been charged with a drug paraphernalia-related offense in Texas, it is in your best interest to speak to a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced Dallas drug paraphernalia lawyer from Palmer Perlstein can help you understand your legal options and develop an effective defense strategy. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, your lawyer may be able to help you get your charges reduced or dismissed.

To speak with an experienced Dallas drug paraphernalia lawyer, give us a call at (469) 966-7614 or contact us online today.

What Constitutes Drug Paraphernalia?

Drug paraphernalia refers to any item or device that is used for the cultivation, production, testing, analysis, storage, or consumption of drugs. This can include a wide range of everyday objects, such as spoons, pipes, bongs, syringes, and rolling papers. Even items that have been adapted or modified for drug use can be considered drug paraphernalia in Texas.

Is Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a Crime?

In Texas, it is illegal to possess drug paraphernalia with the intent to use it for drug-related purposes. This means that if you are found with drug paraphernalia, you can be arrested and charged with a crime. However, you can only be convicted if the prosecutor can prove that you intended to use the item for drug-related purposes.

Under Texas law, the following factors can be used to help determine whether or not you intended to use drug paraphernalia for drug-related purposes:

Your criminal history
Statements made by you or other people present at the time of your arrest
The presence of any controlled substances or drug residue on the paraphernalia
Any direct or circumstantial evidence that suggests you intended to use the paraphernalia for drug-related purposes

It is also worth noting that you can be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia even if you are not in possession of any drugs or controlled substances. If you are found with drug paraphernalia that contains drug residue, you may face additional drug-related charges.

What Are the Penalties for Possessing Drug Paraphernalia?

In Texas, the penalties for possessing drug paraphernalia depend on a number of different factors, including the type of paraphernalia, the amount of paraphernalia, and the circumstances of the arrest. In most cases, possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $500. However, if you are found with drug paraphernalia that contains drug residue, you can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail.

What Are the Penalties for Distributing Drug Paraphernalia?

Under Texas law, it is illegal to distribute drug paraphernalia with the intent to use it for drug-related purposes. This means that if you are caught selling or giving away drug paraphernalia, you can be arrested and charged with a crime. The penalties for distributing drug paraphernalia in Texas depend on a number of different factors, including the type of paraphernalia, the amount of paraphernalia, and the circumstances of the arrest.

In most cases, distributing drug paraphernalia is considered a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail. However, if you are found distributing drug paraphernalia to a minor, you can be charged with a state jail felony, which is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and/or 180 days to 2 years in state jail.

Our Experienced Dallas Drug Paraphernalia Lawyers Can Help

If you have been charged with a drug paraphernalia-related offense in Texas, we can help. Call (469) 966-7614 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced criminal defense lawyers. We are available 24/7 to take your call.