Priscilla Pena and Michelle Blassingale tried to smuggle six kilograms of cocaine into New York from the Dominican Republic in handcrafted “diapers” worn under their pants. They thought stuffing their britches with the drug would allow them to get past authorities, but the two women didn’t get very far after JFK’s drug-sniffing dogs caught a whiff of their hidden stash. Officers searched the women’s luggage, but found nothing. As they began to pat-down the suspects, they discovered the hidden cocaine in their lower-back region. The women were arrested and taken into custody on charges of smuggling cocaine. Arizona law states
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Cocaine Smuggling, Drugs Found in “Diapers”
12 February 2013 by jacksonwhite | Drug Cases | No Comments10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona
27 December 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Do I need an attorney?, DUI, Marijuana, Theft Crimes | No CommentsThere are many reasons why it is beneficial for an individual who has been charged with a crime to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. While many people attempt to face the courts on their own, a criminal attorney can help lower penalties and avoid other repercussions. Here are some of the most notable reasons why an Arizona offender should retain a JacksonWhite criminal lawyer: 10. Help examining the prosecution’s evidence What most people without a lawyer don’t realize is that there are often loop holes in the evidence presented by the prosecution. While an inexperienced offender may not be
Bizarre Burglary Case in Tempe, AZ Leads to a Plethora of Charges
30 November 2012 by jacksonwhite | Burglary, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Drug Paraphernalia, Marijuana, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Live Wildlife, Theft Crimes, Weapons Charges | No CommentsAt 3:15 a.m. on Monday, Oct 15, 29-year-old Anthony Burton confronted two men who were attempting to burglarize his 2007 maroon Dodge Charger in the parking lot of an apartment complex near Southern and Priest in Tempe, AZ. Burton, who was armed with a handgun, forced 18-year-old Anthony Gammon and 20-year-old Alberto Rosciano back to his apartment at gunpoint. Burton then made the thieves return everything they had taken from his car before demanding that they remove all of their clothing. Burton later explained that he made the men strip to ensure that they didn’t have any additional stolen items
Arizona Drug Laws: Marijuana
13 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Drug Cases, Marijuana | No CommentsArizona Drug Laws – Marijuana The Arizona Revised Statutes regarding marijuana state that no person shall knowingly possess, produce, sell, or transport marijuana, or they will face the consequences illustrated in the table below: Possession Type of Offense Incarceration Fine Less than 2 lbs. misdemeanor or felony 6 months – 1.5 years $750 2 lbs. to 4 lbs. misdemeanor or felony 9 months – 2 years $750 4 lbs. or more felony 1 ½ -3 years $750 Near school or bus felony additional 1 year additional $2000 Probation eligibility for first and second conviction with drug treatment and testing (exception
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws: Defending a Charge in Arizona
24 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Conspiracy, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Drug Cases | No CommentsDefined by law, conspiracy is an agreement to accomplish a criminal offense, or to accomplish a lawful objective by criminal means. In order to prove a conspiracy case, officials must gather enough evidence to show that a person was conspiring towards a criminal objective. There are rarely documents or other hard evidence to prove an agreement, so police will generally attempt to observe a person they suspect of selling drugs or to establish surveillance of a location where they believe drugs are being sold. Defending conspiracy charges can be tricky, but the Phoenix drug crime lawyers at JacksonWhite know the
How are Universities Allowed to Punish Criminally Convicted Students?
11 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Do I need an attorney?, Drug Cases | No CommentsIn February, two 20-year-old students at UMass-Dartmouth were arrested for the possession of over $20,000 worth of drugs. When authorities searched the residence of Jason Cauley and Daniel Wharton, they found: 3.5 lbs. of marijuana 8 bottles of liquid THC A digital scale Drug paraphernalia 5 Alprazolam tablets (a drug that treats anxiety disorders) 35 grams of ecstasy $833.00 cash The two students are facing criminal charges and were additionally suspended from school. Both will be charged with possession of a Class D drug (marijuana) with conspiracy to violate drug laws, and Cauley will face charges for a Class B
Possession of Drugs for Sale Charge
6 March 2012 by jacksonwhite | Drug Cases | No CommentsCriminal charges for possession of drugs for sale carry severe consequences if convicted in Arizona. Individuals found guilty of this type of drug crime can find themselves behind bars of a very long time. For simple drug possession charges, individuals will usually have to pay a $2000 fine or 3 times the value of the seized drugs (whichever one is greater). In addition, those charged with a simple drug crime will not normally have their driver’s license suspended by the MVD. To give yourself the best possible defense in court against Arizona criminal drug charges, make sure you have a knowledgeable
Why You Need a Criminal Attorney if You’re Facing Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Phoenix
12 September 2011 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Drug Cases, Drug Paraphernalia | No CommentsIn Arizona’s criminal justice system, possession of drug paraphernalia can either be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. You will likely be charged with a class 6 felony if your charge is processed through the county court system. On the other hand, if your case is processed in a municipal court, your charge will likely be a misdemeanor. Either way, a conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia will remain on your criminal record until you motion the court to set it aside. A criminal defense attorney can assist you in filing the motion and walk you through the entire process, from
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