Drug Paraphernalia in Colorado
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Drug paraphernalia is defined in Colorado’s Drug Paraphernalia Statute C.R.S. 18-18-428 which defines drug paraphernalia as follows:
C.R.S. 18-18-428 Colorado’s Drug Paraphernalia Statute
In Colorado a person commits possession of drug paraphernalia if he or she possesses drug paraphernalia and knows or reasonably should know that the drug paraphernalia could be used under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state.
Possible penalties for drug paraphernalia in Colorado
Possession of drug paraphernalia in Colorado is a petty offense that carries a fine of up to $100. Possession of drug paraphernalia is not a jailable offense. Nevertheless, having a drug conviction on your record can have serious collateral consequences that may jeopardize educational, employment, housing, licensing, or other important opportunities.
What does possession of drug paraphernalia mean in Colorado?
In Colorado you can be in possession of drug paraphernalia if you are in:
- actual possession of drug paraphernalia, such as physically holding a crack or meth pipe;
- constructive possession, such as storing hypodermic needles in one’s home or glovebox; or
- joint possession, such as sharing drug paraphernalia with others.
Statute of limitations for possession of drug paraphernalia in Colorado
In Colorado the statute of limitations for commencing criminal charges against a person is governed by C.R.S. Section 16-5-401. The statute of limitations for commencing criminal charges for drug paraphernalia in Colorado is as follows:
- Petty drug paraphernalia charges must be filed within 6 months. C.R.S. 16-5-401(1)(a.5)
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