Opinion ID: 2112740
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Heading: Drug Paraphernalia Conviction

Text: Hackett was charged with possession of cocaine based on his possession of a black glassine bag that was found to contain .10 grams of cocaine. He was also charged with possessing drug paraphernalia on the basis of the clear glassine bag with a chalky white reside that was found in his car. The clear glassine bag was not tested by the Medical Examiner. At Hackett's trial, Detective Feeney described his experience and training in drug identification and in handling drug cases. He testified that the clear glassine bag recovered from the inside of Hackett's car was of the type commonly used to repackage cocaine for sale. He also testified that he visually recognized the white residue on the bag as cocaine residue.