<p><br /> Paris Hilton has reportedly claimed the bag she had the night she was arrested in Las Vegas was a friends.<br /> </p><p><br /> The hotel heiress was picked up at the weekend on a drug possession charge after a plastic bag, allegedly containing cocaine, fell out of her handbag.<br /> </p><p><br /> It is believed 29-year-old told police she had not seen the plastic bag before and thought it was chewing gum.<br /> </p><p><br /> If she is convicted she could face up to four years in jail and a $5000 fine.<br /> </p><p><br /> She has already thanked fans for their support on Twitter and her lawyer is asking people not to judge her until all the facts are known.<br /> </p>
