STATE v. RR

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – All Charges Dismissed

Client was in Tampa on Vacation from Hawaii.  While going through security at the Tampa airport the client was search and a glass pipe resembling drug paraphernalia was located in his front pocket. He was subsequently charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Client contacted Attorney Jeff Rich for representation. After reviewing the evidence Attorney Rich found that the glass pipe was never tested for drug residue. In order for the state to prove a charge of drug paraphernalia they must have evidence that the paraphernalia has some trace of drug residue on it. In this case the pipe was never tested therefore the state attorney had no proof that residue was present. Tampa drup attorney Rich pointed this out to the assistant state attorney who was prosecuting the case. The case was immediately dismissed.