Criminal 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
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Possession of drugs for sale charge
6 March 2012 by admin | Drug Cases | No CommentsDrug possession lawyer in Arizona
3 May 2011 by jgeigle | Drug Cases | No CommentsPossession of drugs in Arizona is a serious felony offense – even if the amount is relatively small. On a first time drug offense, you would hope to receive some mercy from the court and a probation plea. However, every case is unique and must be handled and resolved based upon its unique facts. Drug possession in Arizona will likely be processed in Superior Court as a felony offense even if it is a first time offense. Have questions about a drug possession charges in Arizona? Contact Mesa drug crime attorney Jeremy Geigle at (480) 818-9943 to have your questions answered
Possession of Dangerous Drugs or Meth in Glendale
14 April 2011 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Drug Cases | No CommentsPossession or use of a dangerous drug in Glendale, Arizona is a class 4 felony. Possession of marijuana is a class 6 felony. Whether or not you are in a hotel, car, park, home or friends house, you can be charged with possession or use in Arizona if you are found with Dangerous Drugs or Marijuana. Drug crimes in Arizona are serious offenses and can result in significant fines as well as jail time under some circumstances. AZ criminal defense attorney Jeremy Geigle has defended numerous individuals facing dangerous drug possession and use charges. Contact Jeremy Geigle at (480) 818-9943
Effective Defense for Drug Trafficking
5 April 2011 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Sentencing, Drug Cases | No CommentsIf you have been charged with drug distribution or drug trafficking in Arizona, you should consult with an Arizona criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Drug trafficking charges, including the selling or distributing of any illegal drug as well as conspiring to distribute or sell drugs, can carry serious legal consequences. Many drug trafficking charges result in mandatory prison time upon conviction. However, if this is the first time you’ve been charged with drug trafficking, you may be able to participate in a diversion program to avoid a criminal record. Even if you have prior convictions, an AZ criminal
Charged with Prescription Fraud in Arizona!
29 March 2011 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Offenses, Drug Cases | No CommentsPrescription fraud is a drug crime that includes the usage of phony or forged prescriptions and/or attempts to have legitimate prescriptions filled at numerous pharmacies. Arizona prescription fraud convictions can carry serious legal consequences, including long-term jail and prison sentences, steep fines, probation, mandatory drug treatment, community service, driver’s license suspension and a blemished permanent record. In an Arizona prescription fraud case, the prosecution may try to prove that there was intent beyond an addition to commit the crime. Therefore, if you are charged with prescription fraud as a result of an addiction, you should contact an experienced AZ criminal
Drug crimes in Arizona
12 March 2011 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Drug Cases, Felony Crimes | No CommentsIf you are charged with a drug crime in Arizona you may be eligible to participate in Drug Court. Drug Court was created to give people an opportunity to receive treatment for substance abuse instead of punishment in jail. Possession of any illegal drug in Arizona is typically charged as a felony. If you are caught possessing marijuana, for example, you will likely be charged with the drug crime of possession of marijuana. If you have any drug paraphernalia on you at the time of the arrest, you will likely be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well.
Possession of Meth or Dangerous Drugs in Arizona
10 March 2011 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Offenses, Drug Cases, Felony Crimes | No CommentsPossession of Dangerous Drugs in Arizona is a class 4 felony. If you were also caught with a pipe, you will likely be charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well. The presumptive prison term for a class 4 felony is 2 years. It is not likely that you would go to prison on a first time offense; however, you could be incarcerated.
Possession of Marijuana in Arizona
10 March 2011 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Drug Cases | No CommentsTypically, possession of marijuana in Arizona is charged as a class 6 felony. It is not unusual; however, to be offered a plea to a class one misdemeanor. In Arizona, depending on the jurisdiction, you may be offered the opportunity to participate in a diversion program wherein if you test clean for a period of time and participate in drug counseling, the charges against you will be dismissed. If the amount of marijuana seized was not a usable amount, it may serve to defeat the possession charge. However, possession of marijuana is often
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