Does a Paraphernalia Go on Your Record?

Criminal charges and convictions can have a damaging impact on your life. Drug paraphernalia charges can be especially damaging, as they will appear on your criminal record indefinitely if you are found guilty, unless you are able to get your record expunged.

Can paraphernalia charges be dropped?

One of the most common ways to dismiss drug paraphernalia charges from a record is to prove that probable cause didn't exist. If a police officer pulled you over without stop or seizure of your person. The drug charge, in all probability, will be dismissed.

Is paraphernalia a conviction?

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364 HSC, possession of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense that can result in jail time for those convicted.