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Wrongful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia In Illinois
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Possession of drug paraphernalia under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364 HSC is a misdemeanor offense. Those who are convicted of this crime can be sentenced to serve up to six months in jail. The law requires that a defendant convicted of this offense be sentenced to a minimum of 15 days in custody.
Offenses, such as drug trafficking, are typically felony charges. Under the federal statute, the maximum sentence for selling paraphernalia is three years plus a fine. As noted above, federal law does not outlaw possession, per se. Under state law, penalties can vary.
Except as authorized by this Act, it is unlawful for any person knowingly to manufacture or deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance other than methamphetamine and other than bath salts as defined in the Bath Salts Prohibition Act sold or offered for sale in a retail mercantile ...
The term drug paraphernalia refers to any equipment that is used to produce, conceal, and consume illicit drugs. It includes but is not limited to items such as bongs, roach clips, miniature spoons, and various types of pipes.
Drug Possession Charges in Illinois Possession of 10-30 grams is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $1,500 and up to six months in jail. Possession of 30-100 grams is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense, punishable by a maximum fine of $2,500 and up to one year in jail.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor. If convicted of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, you face up to 120 days in jail, a longer term of probation, substance abuse counseling, community service, and fines.
Sec. 402. Except as otherwise authorized by this Act, it is unlawful for any person knowingly to possess a controlled or counterfeit substance or controlled substance analog. A violation of this Act with respect to each of the controlled substances listed herein constitutes a single and separate violation of this Act.
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense covered under California Health and Safety Code 11364. It's basically defined as any type of equipment or material that is modified to make, use, or hide illegal controlled substances.
(a) Any person who keeps for sale, offers for sale, sells, or delivers for any commercial consideration any item of drug paraphernalia commits a Class 4 felony for which a minimum fine of $1,000 for each such item shall be imposed.