Being caught with drug paraphernalia in Nevada can lead to a crime. Check out this presentation from Attorney Ross Goodman to know more!

1. Possessing Drug Paraphernalia in
Nevada

2. Aside from being charged for possession of
drugs, you can also be charged for owning and
using apparatus to exploit them. This is called
possession of drug paraphernalia in Las Vegas.
Drug possession cases are rife in Nevada and it
should be given that these charges always
follow.
You should note that it does not matter if you
do not have the actual drugs on hand when
caught with drug paraphernalia, you will still
be penalized. Proceed for further information.

3. Definition of drug paraphernalia in Nevada
As stated in the Nevada Revised Statutes, specifically in NRS 453.554, drug paraphernalia are
“equipment, products and materials of any kind which are used, intended for use, or designed for use
in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing … packaging, repackaging,
storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing into the human
body a controlled substance.”
With that meaning, drug paraphernalia are kits that are meant to produce drugs such as blenders,
bowls, mixing devices, diluents, and adulterants and also designed so drugs can be used like clips,
spoons, bongs, chillums, pipes, and more.

4. Penalties when caught with drug paraphernalia in Nevada
The consequences of possessing drug paraphernalia in Nevada are relatively milder than
possessing substances themselves. Still, it is an additional burden if you are already
imposed with drug charges and other sentences.
Simple possessing drug paraphernalia in
Nevada only holds a misdemeanor charge
with penalties such as six months of jail
time and fines of not more than $1,000.
Advertising the sale and use of drug
paraphernalia is also prohibited and has
the same penalties with simple possession.

5. Heavier charges are selling,
manufacturing, and delivering drug
paraphernalia is category E felony in
Nevada that consists of penalties such as
one to four years in prison and fines up to
$5,000.
This particular charge could escalate to
category C felony if a person sells and
delivers to someone aged 15 or younger.
The following sentences are:
• One to five years of imprisonment
• Fines not exceeding $10,000
• Restitution for the minor

6. Defenses for possessing drug
paraphernalia in Nevada
For a crime like drug paraphernalia violation, evidences
can be easily planted. This is one of the defenses you can
use in the court. That the drug paraphernalia is not
yours and was put in your bag or pockets or other
properties without your knowledge.
If faced with drug paraphernalia advertisement charges,
you could argue that you were mistaken as someone
else or there are no evidences to verify that it really is
you.

7. If you are unlawfully or falsely accused of possessing drug
paraphernalia in Las Vegas or other places in Nevada with
the intent to use them for selling or abuse, protect yourself
by having a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney by your
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