2006-08-02 01:57:08 · 22 answers · asked by living_under_shadows 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you dont light a bong with a zippo, the taste of the fuel is disgusting
i was just wondering if i got stopped on the highway or something, that they would think it was drug paraphernalia
2006-08-02 02:05:28 · update #1
its just a question, get off my ***
2006-08-02 02:17:40 · update #2
No. Drug paraphernalia is the stuff/equipment that is used with the drug in question.
2006-08-02 02:04:08 · answer #1 · answered by ModelFlyerChick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is NOT paraphernalia, but if a police officer sees the marijuana leaf design on it, he may be tempted to be a bit more "inquisitive" about what else you might have on you or in your vehicle. It's like having a marijuana leaf tatoo, normally only people who USE will DISPLAY. My advice is to put the Zippo away as a collector's item and carry another lighter without the leaf.
2006-08-02 09:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by stephen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, just having the lighter would probably get you searched by the law enforcement official that detained you.
Any contraband turned up in said search resulting in an arrest and charge could be challenged as being obtained through an illegal search.
Your word against a peace officer.
Law enforcement is usually going to make the arrest on a questionable search and try to make the case more often than not.
'Paraphernalia' has become broader as to what is included under it's umbrella.
2006-08-02 10:16:13 · answer #3 · answered by LatexSolarBeef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not absolutely sure but it might since it "advertises" a type of drug. But some people might say the lighter itself is drug paraphernalia since they consider ciggarettes to be drugs, plus you would use it to light up a joint, right?.....
2006-08-02 09:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but if I were a cop who stopped you for speeding, I might presume that you were holding and trump up some charges for you to get a closer peek of what else you might have with a marijuana leaf on it, including your dime bag stuffed down your pants.
2006-08-02 09:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
paraphernalia refers to an instrument used to smoke the herb, such as a pipe or bong, with residue that proves it was used for that purpose.
2006-08-02 09:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Bistro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in most states, however it could get you strip searched with out an arrest, have you heard the word "Profiling/" Best to get rid of it ni matter how cool. Join the Military, SEE:
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2006-08-02 09:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by Shakwa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On any given Sunday...with the right cop...or the wrong cop as the case may be..a bible could be considered drug paraphernilia
2006-08-02 09:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by mark c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it can't.
It's basically a first amendment issue.
But can I guarantee the cops won't hassle you? No. They'd be wrong, but they could give you a hard time.
2006-08-02 09:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by Loss Leader 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No No. not by itself
Yes, if it is used in the use of a controlled, or illegal substance - and especially if it contains any residue
2006-08-02 09:02:27 · answer #10 · answered by robb k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋