Utah Drug Paraphernalia Defense Lawyer
Nearly every drug-related case includes charges for possessing drug paraphernalia as well as for the drug itself. Possession of a bag, pill container, contact lens case or any other object used to hold drugs is a separate Class B misdemeanor. Conviction on this charge alone is punishable by up to six months in jail.
It is unwise to face the power of the government without a skilled attorney at your side. An experienced criminal defense lawyer is able to assess the charges against you and negotiate with the prosecution to get as many of them as possible reduced or dropped entirely.
I am Steven M. DuBreuil, a Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney with a record of success defending clients charged with drug crimes, including possession of drug paraphernalia. I focus my practice entirely on criminal defense, and a significant amount of my cases involve drug crimes. I have the knowledge and skill required to help you resolve your legal issue.
Drug paraphernalia is considered anything that facilitates the manufacture, cultivation, storage, sale or use of drugs. Rolling papers, pipes, scales, bags, chemicals, bowls, spoons, clips and many other objects can be considered drug paraphernalia.
Drug Paraphernalia as Reasonable Suspicion
If police observe drug paraphernalia in a car, it may give them reasonable suspicion to perform a search of the vehicle. The laws about what constitutes reasonable suspicion are very specific. I will closely examine the facts to make sure the police did not perform an illegal search and seizure of evidence.
It is important to discuss the specifics of your case with a lawyer you can trust. To arrange a free, one-hour consultation about your case, please contact my office by e-mail or call 801-326-3695.
