KANSAS CRIMINAL PARAPHERNALIA POSSESSION

It is possible that you are reading this because you, or someone you know, have a pending criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, in Kansas. This charge is common in Johnson County and across the state of Kansas. It stems from having products or materials that are intended for or designed for drug use, manufacturing, or otherwise introducing the substance into the human body. 

You probably already know that this is usually charged as a misdemeanor but, don't let that fool you.  While lesser than a distribution or manufacturing charge, it carries serious consequences, to include:

• Jail or prison sentence - 90 days to 1 year in jail
• Fines - $1,000 or more
• Probation - this may be imposed instead of or in addition to jail time

We offer you this WARNING it is often the probation conditions that cause the most problems, even for first time offenders. If granted probation, you may be required to:

• random/regular drug or alcohol test
• avoid consuming alcohol and/or drugs
• abide by a curfew
• seek addiction treatment
• maintain employment
• pay fines
• meet with your probation officer regularly
• refrain from traveling or moving, outside of the state without permission
• refrain from getting new charges (to include some traffic offenses)

Any missteps could cause your seemingly minor charge to become a nightmare. For that reason alone, and many more, it is imperative that you get a good attorney. An experienced Kansas criminal attorney knows that there are defenses to the charge of possession of paraphernalia, can negotiate the terms of any agreement you may decided to enter into, and will protect your freedom. Our office is here to help you. Call now @ 913.602.7288.