Is there any alternatives to jail or a fine for posession of **** paraphanelia in Tarrant County, Texas?
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Is there any alternatives to jail or a fine for posession of **** paraphanelia in Tarrant County, Texas?
I got a paraph ticket for a marijuana pipe. It wasnt mine, but my friend let me borrow it so i guess it counts as it was mine.
Asked on April 24, 2009 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
As a practical matter I doubt you're looking at jail time for possession of drug paraphernalia. Probably just a fine which will most probably have to be paid. If jail time becomes an issue you could move for something called "diversion". This is offered to first time offenders (not sure if this is applicable since you didn't say) for cases such as this. You'll pay a fine and do community service. The proceedings suspended. What this means is that no guilty verdict is entered and the person has no criminal record; if they stay out of trouble for a certain period of time and obey the terms of their probation during that time, the charges get dropped.
Again however, based on your facts, I think a fine is the worst you are looking at.
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