Arizona Marijuana Possession Defense
If you face Marijuana, also known as Cannabis or Pot, possession charges in Arizona, you should contact an Arizona Marijuana possession defense attorney or AZ criminal attorney who defends drug charges on a regular basis as soon as possible. These are very serious charges, and if convicted, will have a life long adverse impact on you.
If you were charged with possession of Marijuana in Phoenix AZ, Tempe AZ, Gilbert AZ, Scottsdale AZ, Chandler AZ, Mesa AZ or any other city in Maricopa County or any other County within Arizona you will be subject to the rules of the State of Arizona Law regarding classification and penalties.
Arizona Possession Offense
"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..."
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."
The Arizona Sentencing and Punishments vary depending on several factors including but not limited to the following:
• Quantity of Marijuana found in your possession
• The purpose or intended purpose of the Marijuana found in your possession.
• Your Criminal record or criminal history
• First time or repeat Marijuana possession offense
• Strength of the prosecutions evidence of the Marijuana charges
• Any admissions of guilt made by you.
AZ Marijuana Possession Defense Lawyer
You should contact an Arizona Marijuana possession defense Attorney or Arizona criminal defense lawyer who is defends these types of charges on a regular basis. A good Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney will immediately begin building a case in your defense. They will investigate further to and then determine if the charges are justified, then challenge any evidence the AZ prosecution has against you. A private Arizona criminal defense or Marijuana possession lawyer will make sure your constitutional rights have not been violated, which occurs often in the case of searches and seizures of the drugs by police. Your Marijuana defense attorney will make sure you are treated fairly, and do everything possible to get your charges dismissed or reduced to lesser charges. With the defense of a good Arizona Marijuana possession attorney your chances of dismissal, reduction of charges or the best possible outcome in your case increase significantly.
If you have been charged with any Arizona Marijuana possession, possession, 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 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).
The Law Office of James Novak is devoted to handling 100% DUI, Drug & criminal cases in, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert Scottsdale, Arizona and surrounding areas within Maricopa County 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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