Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana

Q: In Indiana, if a cut down straw was found with traces of a white substance (according to police officer report)

Was found by passenger side door, later determined to be a brown substance positive for heroin by lab results..what could the charges be? Could it be inadmissible because of the different color substances? Should the charge be a paraphernalia charge or a possession of heroin charge

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Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Plymouth, IN
  • Licensed in Indiana

A: Straw isn't paraphernalia. Inconsistencies in police reports may or may not be significant. If charges are pending, consult a criminal lawyer.

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