Defend Your Scottsdale Marijuana
Possession Charges
In order to fight your Marijuana possession charges, you should contact a Marijuana Lawyer who defends Scottsdale Marijuana charges or frequently defends drug charges in Scottsdale, Arizona. Marijuana Possession offenses are the most common of drug charges seen in Arizona drug.
Penalties for possession Marijuana in Arizona depend on how much of it was found in your possession, as well as its intended purpose (use v. sale).
Certain amounts penalties will usually apply as follows for Possession of Marijuana in Scottsdale:
• Under 2 lbs: Class 6 felony;
• Between 2 and 4 lbs: Class 5 felony;
• 4 lbs. and greater: Class 4 felony; fine of not less than $750 or 3 times the value of the controlled substance, whichever is greater.
Marijuana offense charges, and penalties are outlined under Arizona Statutes Criminal Code 13 - Specifically, A.R.S. "13-3405. Possession, use, production, sale or transportation of marijuana; classification..."
If you face charges simple possession, with no intent to sell, you may be eligible for deferred prosecution. This means you may be eligible for what is known as a "second chance" by the court. It involves a probationary period. If the probationary time frame and any other orders from the court are satisfied successfully, your charges may be dismissed. But if the probationary period and any other court orders are violated, you could be subject to the original sentencing for the crime.
An experienced Scottsdale Marijuana Lawyer or Attorney who frequently defends drug charges in Scottsdale will do everything possible, get you the deferred prosecution, dismissal of the charges, reduction to lesser charges or otherwise best possible outcome in your case.
If you have been charged with any Scottsdale Arizona Marijuana possession, sales, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana, Domestic Violence, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace charges, Domestic Violence, Assault, Aggravated felony assault, DUI, Extreme DUI, Repeat Offense DUI, Under age 21 DUI, DUI with child under 15 in vehicle, Aggravated Felony DUI, any Tempe, Arizona DUI, Scottsdale, Drug DUI, or any other criminal charge including theft, domestic violence, drugs crimes, probation violations, robbery, computer crimes, ID theft crimes, or any other criminal charges contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499.
Speak directly with experienced Scottsdale Arizona Criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor). The Law Office of James Novak is devoted to handling 100% DUI, Drug & criminal cases in Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa Arizona and surrounding areas valley-wide.
This post was intended to provide general information only and is not intended as specific legal advice. You should not rely upon this information alone, but should consult legal counsel regarding the application of the laws and regulations discussed and as applied to your specific case or circumstance.
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