1st offense drug paraphernlia charge

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA. was pulled over for broken tailpipe. Some break-ins in the area, so car was searched. marijuana pipe found under seat - had no idea it was there. was there from last summer. No pot at all was in the car. Was very cooperative with police, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. I am TERRIFIED!!! Do i need a lawyer, can i get the charge dropped. 19 years old, clean record.

You aren't getting the charge dropped without a lawyer.
You may qualify for a diversion, but FRANKLY, unless they're alleging that there was some drug residue, mere possession of drug paraphernalia in the commonwealth isn't a crime. You have to have intent to sell (or otherwise distrubte).

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Some break-ins in the area, so car was searched.

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Get a lawyer.

Some break-ins in the area is not probable cause for a warrantless search. If that was really their only excuse, the evidence should be suppressed.

That is true if he didn't consent. But the tactic "There have been some break ins in the area, can I search your car" is a valid strategy.