What's the jail time for drug paraphernelia?

Under California Penal Code section 11364.1(a), the maximum punishment for possession of paraphernalia used for narcotics is 6 months in jail and a fine of $1,000.

A misdemeanor conviction of possession of drug paraphernalia is up to one year in county jail and/or $10,000 fine.

Possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor punishable with up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. That is very unlikely to happen on a first offense, but some form of drug treatment is. Often, this charge is reduced to an infraction for which you can only be ordered to pay a fine, no jail time. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer or a public defender who will help you resolve your case.

Depends entirely upon which of many different potential charge[s] are filed. You'll learn the actual charge[s] and enhancements filed and get copies of all the police reports, evidence and test results when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; on any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines. Multiple counts and charges will multiply your problems. If you have priors and strikes, those will add penalty enhancements under the 3-Strikes rules. If this constitutes a probation or parole violation, factor those new violation charge[s] and old deferred sentence[s] in as well.

For a first offense, there may be a diversion program or other alternative to jail. If that can't be worked out, there may be factual or legal defenses that end up with a dismissal of charges. Possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor that carries up to 6 months in county jail.

Maximum jail time for HS 11364 is 180 days. The actual amount of time that people are typically offered for that charge varies from county to county. It also depends on whether you have prior drug related convictions.

You might be eligible for a diversion program. Contact an attorney about eligibility.