MARIJUANA Scottsdale AZ Possession Laws

August 20, 2010
By James E. Novak, P.L.L.C. on August 20, 2010 6:45 AM |

Scottsdale Marijuana Possession Defense Attorney

If you face Scottsdale Marijuana possession charges, (also known as Cannabis or Pot) possession in Arizona, you should contact an Arizona Marijuana possession defense lawyer or an AZ criminal defense attorney who defends drug charges on a regular in Scottsdale Court as soon as possible. In the state of Arizona these can be very serious charges, and penalties.

Whether your Marijuana charges were issued in Scottsdale AZ, Phoenix AZ, Scottsdale AZ, Tempe AZ, Chandler AZ, Scottsdale AZ or any other city in Maricopa County or any other County within Arizona, makes no difference. You will be subject to the rules of the State of Arizona Law regarding classification and penalties.

Scottsdale AZ Possession Laws
"A.R.S. Title 13 Chapter 34 "13-3405. Possession, use, production, sale or transportation of marijuana; classification
A. A person shall not knowingly:
1. Possess or use marijuana..."

Scottsdale Arizona Possession Charges
"1. Subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section involving an amount of marijuana not possessed for sale having a weight of less than two pounds is guilty of a class 6 felony.
2. Subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section involving an amount of marijuana not possessed for sale having a weight of at least two pounds but less than four pounds is guilty of a class 5 felony."
Here is a sample of factors Scottsdale Court will consider for sentencing and penalties if you are convicted of Scottsdale Marijuana Possession Charges include by are not limited to:

• How much Marijuana was found in your possession?
• The intended purpose of the Marijuana found in your possession (personal use, or sale)
• Any prior criminal convictions
• First Marijuana possession charge vs. repeat offense
• The weight of the Scottsdale Court prosecution's case against you.
• Any admittance of guilt from you regarding the Marijuana Possession
• Any weaknesses or flaws in the Prosecutions case that can be used to negotiate a reduction in penalties and sentencing.

Scottsdale Marijuana Possession Defense Lawyer
"An experienced Scottsdale Marijuana defense lawyer should do everything possible to get your charges dismissed."

You should consult a Scottsdale Marijuana Attorney or Arizona criminal defense lawyer who is defends Marijuana possession charges Scottsdale AZ frequently. An experienced Scottsdale Criminal Defense Attorney or Marijuana Possession defense Attorney will immediately begin building a case in your defense. Your Scottsdale criminal Marijuana Defense Lawyer will investigate and examine any evidence to determine if the charges are justified. Your Scottsdale Criminal defense Attorney or Marijuana possession defense attorney will challenge all evidence possible that the Scottsdale prosecution has against you. Your Marijuana lawyer will point out weaknesses of prosecutions case to the Scottsdale Court or Prosecution, at the first opportunity which is the evidentiary hearing. The weaker the prosecution's case, the more favorable the outcome will be for you.

An experienced Scottsdale criminal defense or Scottsdale Marijuana possession defense lawyer will make sure your constitutional rights have not been violated. This is not uncommon in the case of searches and seizures of the drugs in your possession. An experienced Scottsdale Marijuana defense lawyer should do everything possible to get your Marijuana possession charges dismissed. They will work for your defense through the proper legal channels to attempt to get a dismissal of your Scottsdale Marijuana possession charges, suppression of evidence or reduction in charges. With good legal representation from a Criminal Defense Firm, your Marijuana possession defense charges have an increased chance of getting your chances dismissed, reduced or otherwise favorable outcome for you. Remember, experience matters when it comes to defending any marijuana possession or any criminal charge in any Scottsdale Court.
If you have been charged with any Scottsdale Marijuana possession, possession, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana, Domestic Violence, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace charges, 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 Arizona DUI, 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 Arizona Criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor).

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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.