Drug possession

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Drug Possession
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Overview
Federal and state drug possession laws make it a
crime to willfully possess illegal controlled
substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine,coca
ine,LSD, club drugs and heroin.
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Requirements to Prove Possession of Drugs
Possession of certain illicit drugs can violate
both federal and state laws,While drug possession
laws vary widely from state to state.
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Categories of Drug Possession Laws

• Drug possession laws generally fall into one of
  two main categoriessimple possession (for
  personal use) and possession with intent to
  distribute.
• some states have legalized possession of
  marijuana for medical or even recreational use,
  although it's still considered illegal under
  federal law.

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Drug Paraphernalia Included within Possession
Crimes

• Drug possession laws also prohibit paraphernalia
  such as syringes, crack pipes or bongs.
• The Federal Drug Paraphernalia Statute defines
  what constitutes drug paraphernalia but it
  usually hinges on a determination of primary use.

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