If there is residue in the pipe and it is a measurable amount then chances are yes they can charge you with possession, meth laws are extremely strict on defendants and even the littlest amount can add up to pretty severe punishment. If there is enough meth in the pipe to cause a positive drug test with a kit, then you're in trouble.
no its drug paraphenilia for a pipe
Usually it is a "paraphernalia" arrest - BUT - it might depend on how much residue was in the pipe when it was seized.
Yes, you are in possession of "Implements of Crime, and the amount of the 'residue' is important also.
In some states just having the pipe is an arrestable offense. No matter if it has residue or not.
until you clean the pipe
No, It's possession of a narcotic paraphernalia
Absolutely! A pipe etc with residue is definetly possesion of a controlled substance.SD is harsh when it comes to drugs. The States Supreme Court has ruled that the presence of a controlled substance in a bodily fluid IE: urinalysis,blood tests etc constitutes "internal possesion" of a controlled substance with similar severe penalties as if the drug was found on your person.Same/ similar penalties as simple possession.
What does the questioner consider to be a "Peace Pipe?" Usually it is not the smoking device itself, it is what is IN the pipe or more often, the residue in the pipe, that is the illegal substance.
In some jurisdictions just possessing the parephernalia is sufficient enough for a charge, whether or not, it has residue in/on it or not. If there was sufficient residue remaining on/in the parephernalia to be tested, yes, you could be charged with possession of the drug or narcotic.
In Alabama, the issue is well settled. A razor blade with cocaine residue and a plastic sandwich bag containing an amount of white residue so minuscule that the residue could not be tested was found to be sufficient to sustain a conviction. Walters v. State, 585 So.2d 206 (Ala.Crim.App.1991).
Yes, if you bought a pipe in Amsterdam, and packed it in your luggage, you would be fine. IF IT'S CLEAN. If there is marijuana residue in it, they can arrest you.
It is not recommended to boil a water pipe as it can damage the material and potentially release harmful chemicals. Instead, clean the water pipe regularly with isopropyl alcohol and salt to remove residue and buildup.