Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia?
It has become increasingly common for drug possession and DWI defendants to face additional charges since the North Carolina legislature criminalized possession of such drug paraphernalia as bongs, rolling papers, marijuana pipes, roach clips, and other items associated with the use of marijuana.
If you have been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia of any kind, contact a defense attorney who knows how to attack the allegations while working to resolve your exposure to punishment on any related offenses. Call Matt Davenport for a free initial consultation in Greenville.
North Carolina drug paraphernalia charges are fair game for negotiation
It's rare for someone to be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as a freestanding criminal complaint. Instead, this offense is often tacked on to such charges as marijuana possession, DWI or provisional DWI, minor in possession of alcohol, traffic violations or other crimes characteristic of student life in a college town.
From the prosecutor's standpoint, multiple charges are thought to increase the chances of a guilty plea on one or more substantial charges, with the drug paraphernalia count subject to dismissal during the plea negotiations.
We protect our clients from the risk of unnecessary guilty pleas
At the Law Office of Matt Davenport, we prefer to attack the charge. Bongs and pipes and papers often turn up during searches based on insufficient probable cause, lack of a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, or unauthorized entry into an apartment or dorm room.
Before we'll consider negotiating your criminal case to a guilty plea, we first explore the possibility of making the case go away by asserting your constitutional right to freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. At the same time, our experience with the local criminal justice system can help spot the community drug diversion and education programs that can give you an alternative route toward dismissal of the case against you.
For dependable advice and energetic representation on any marijuana or drug paraphernalia charge, contact Greenville criminal defense lawyer Matt Davenport for a free consultation.
