{"id":18033,"date":"2021-06-16T16:26:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T23:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=18033"},"modified":"2023-07-26T11:02:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:02:55","slug":"ars-13-2505-promoting-prison-contraband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/ars-13-2505-promoting-prison-contraband\/","title":{"rendered":"ARS 13-2505: Promoting Prison Contraband in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

While breaking out of prison is an extremely difficult task, smuggling contraband into a prison is not so difficult. In an effort to reduce the amount of contraband making its way into Arizona prisons, the Arizona legislature passed laws such as A.R.S. 13-2505<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A.R.S. 13-2505 was enacted to prevent the promotion of prison contraband by legally defining goods and items that are illegal to smuggle into prison as well as are illegal for inmates to possess. By creating a legal definition and list of goods that are illegal to bring into a prison, law enforcement agents are better able to reduce the influx of contraband into prisons.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you have been arrested for promoting prison contraband, contact Jackson White Law today to schedule an appointment with an experienced criminal defense attorney.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Does Promoting Prison Contraband Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Promoting prison contraband refers to any action that involves illegally bringing prohibited items into a prison facility with the aim of giving or possessing them as inmates. Arizona law specifies which items may constitute contraband such as drugs, weapons, cell phones and any items which pose a threat to safety and security in prison environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you are caught promoting prison contraband, you could face serious criminal charges including class 5 felonies. Convictions for this act could mean significant fines and jail terms of multiple years; to protect your rights and ensure the best possible result in your case it is important that a skilled criminal defense lawyer be retained immediately to represent you in this matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Considered to be Prison Contraband in Arizona?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many items considered to be prison contraband in Arizona. The following are the most common forms of contraband:<\/span><\/p>\n

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