Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia | Criminal Defense Attorney for Metro Houston

Interestingly enough, possession of a controlled substance in not required to be charged with a drug charge in the State of Texas. Possession of drug paraphernalia can warrant a drug-related criminal charge in Texas, one that can carry severe penalties, including jail and heavy fines, depending upon the circumstances and amount of drug paraphernalia involved. If you are facing charges of drug paraphernalia, seek expert legal counsel for a proper defense in your case. Contact the Texas Law Office of Michael Lamson for a complete review of your case involving possession of drug paraphernalia. 

What is Possession of Drug Paraphernalia? 

Drug paraphernalia is categorized by federal law as equipment, devices or materials utilized to hide, use or produce illegal drugs. Possession of drug paraphernalia can be a serious offense in Texas and is not limited to obvious drug paraphernalia such as bongs, pipes and needles. U.S. Codes specify it is “unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale drug paraphernalia; to use the mails or any other facility of interstate commerce to transport drug paraphernalia; or to import or export drug paraphernalia.”

Drug paraphernalia can include but is not limited to: