{"id":18023,"date":"2021-05-25T14:14:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T21:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=18023"},"modified":"2023-02-16T11:28:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T18:28:25","slug":"ars-13-3401-illegal-drugs-list-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/ars-13-3401-illegal-drugs-list-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"ARS 13-3401: List of Illegal Drugs in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"
In recent years, we’ve seen lower the penalties for certain drugs and as well as the decriminalization of drugs such as marijuana. Even though laws are changing and Arizona is becoming less strict for drug crimes, A.R.S. 13-3401<\/a> still is in effect, defining which drugs are illegal in Arizona.<\/p>\n If you have been charged with a crime dealing with illegal drugs in Arizona, a conviction will result in severe penalties such as jail time, hefty fees, and even probation. The first step you should take after being charged with an illegal drug crime is to get in touch with an experienced criminal defense team, like Jackson White Law — click here<\/a> to see our case results.<\/p>\n Seeing as most drugs can be found growing in nature or are legal to consume with a prescription, it\u2019s important for police officers and prosecutors to distinguish what is legal and what is illegal. For instance, A.R.S. 13-3401 defines marijuana as all parts of any plants from the cannabis family from which the resin has not been extracted.<\/p>\n This definition is important if you are found to be in possession of marijuana plants. If the resin has been removed, these plants are no longer illegal, and you are not committing a crime. If the resin has not been removed, you may be charged with a crime depending on the amount and their intended use.<\/p>\n Here are other significant definitions in A.R.S. 13-3401:<\/p>\n (a) The resin extracted from any part of a plant of the genus cannabis, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such plant, its seeds or its resin.\u00a0 Cannabis does not include oil or cake made from the seeds of such plant, any fiber, compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks of such plant except the resin extracted from the stalks or any fiber, oil or cake or the sterilized seed of such plant which is incapable of germination.<\/p>\n (b) Every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of such resin or tetrahydrocannabinol.<\/p>\n Arizona law is clear when it comes to knowingly possessing or using drugs. What is often not so clear is whether or not a drug is considered to be illegal or not. Here is a partial list <\/a>that includes some of the most common illegal drugs in Arizona:<\/p>\n While all of the drugs listed above are classified as illegal drugs, many are simply illegal without a prescription. For instance, many patients who have been injured will be prescribed Vicodin or Hydrocodone to help control the pain. With a valid prescription, it is legal to be in possession of these drugs so long as the quantities<\/a> match your prescription.<\/p>\n Illegal drug charges are often a felony offense in Arizona. Felony offenses carry severe penalties such as mandatory jail sentences and hefty fines, but a felony conviction will also reduce your ability to find a job or even rent an apartment.<\/p>\n To fight these charges, you are going to need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Our criminal defense team<\/a> at Jackson White Law is ready to craft a solid and effective defense to help fight your illegal drug charges.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nImportant Definitions According to A.R.S. 13-3401<\/h2>\n
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List of Illegal Drugs in Arizona<\/h2>\n
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Illegal Drug Charge Defense<\/h2>\n