If you would like to speak to one of our minor defense attorneys in Dallas, Texas or Tucson, Arizona who handles cases involving minor in possession of alcohol, minor in possession drugs or possession of paraphernalia, please contact one of our qualified attorneys at Goldstein & Scopellite, PC at 214-351-9100 in Dallas, Texas or 520-226-4302 in Tucson, Arizona.
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The most common drug charge is possession. This includes marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs and other controlled substances and their paraphernalia.
Don’t let a drug offense affect your future and freedom. Contact me today at 520-812-6987 or via email to discuss your case during a free initial consultation. The Law Offices of Patrick Alan Moran serves individuals throughout Pima, Santa Cruz, Pinal, Graham, Cochise and Maricopa counties here in Arizona.
The Rosenstein Law Group (RLG) was founded in 2007 as a criminal defense firm with the end goal of freeing people charged with crimes from the criminal justice system. Since its founding, the firm has employed associate attorneys previously working for criminal departments at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, the County Attorney’s Office, and the Public Defender’s Office. The team of attorneys at RLG have over 100 years of combined criminal defense experience.
If you merely possess any illegal drug, including marijuana without a valid medical marijuana card, dangerous drug, narcotic drug, or any prescription-only drug without a valid prescription, you can be charged with a felony criminal offense. Most charges do not require a showing of “intent to use” as an element of the offense, making it much easier for the State to gain a conviction. Representation by a qualified and experienced defense attorney is critical to your defense.
Under Arizona law it is either a class 6 felony or class 1 misdemeanor depending on the jurisdiction where charges are filed to knowingly possess or use marijuana. A.R.S. § 13-3405. If you are in possession of more than the threshold amount of 2 pounds or more of marijuana, there is a legal presumption that the possession is intended for sale and it will be charged as a felony with greater consequences.
Under Arizona law it is a class 4 felony to knowingly possess or use a dangerous drug. A.R.S. § 13-3407. A dangerous drug is defined as any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any quantity of the following hallucinogenic substances and their salts, isomers, whether optical, positional, or geometric, and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, whenever the existence of such salts, isomers and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation. A.R.S. § 13-3401.
Under Arizona law it is a class 4 felony to knowingly possess or use a narcotic drug ( A.R.S. § 13-3408 ). Examples of narcotic drugs include, but are not limited to, natural or synthetic cocaine, fentanyl, opium, cannabis, heroin, morphine, oxycodone, codeine, and hydrocodone. A.R.S. § 13-3401 (20).
Under Arizona law it is a class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly possess or use a prescription-only drug unless the person obtains the prescription-only drug by a valid prescription ( A.R.S. § 13-3406 ).
Drug offenses are aggressively prosecuted in Arizona. If you have been charged with a drug-related crime, such as unlawful possession, sale, transportation, or distribution, you face the possibility of incarceration, substantial fines and a permanent criminal record. To fight the charges, you need a powerful criminal defense team on your side.
Law enforcement officials are often so eager to make a drug-related arrest, they forget about the rights of people they are charging. While building your defense, we will thoroughly examine the circumstances of your arrest.
If you have been charged with a state or federal drug-related crime, you need a team that knows the legal system, understands criminal defense and has a proven record of success. You need the Law Offices of Matthew H. Green.
A conviction for minor in possession of alcohol or drugs can have a major impact on your child’s life, including your child’s future.
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Arizona Drug Crimes Lawyers 1 Possession of drugs 2 Drug possession with intention to distribute 3 Distribution of drugs 4 Drug manufacturing or cultivating 5 Trafficking of drugs 6 Drug paraphernalia
Drug possession in Arizona is a serious crime. The police and prosecutors take drug possession and drug crimes seriously. Thus, if you are facing charges in Maricopa, Pima, or Pinal county in Arizona, you should seek the assistance of our Arizona Drug Crime Attorney right away.
Drug Distribution. Selling, transporting, and distributing narcotics, marijuana, or other dangerous drugs is a class 2 felony in Arizona. The penalty for a class 2 felony could be up to five years in prison.
Additionally, possessing a controlled substance without a prescription is illegal. Plus, the type of drug in possession and its quantity matters for the charges and penalties. Also, a possession arrest can be made if any type of illegal substance is found on a person or in a person’s house, car, or office.